5 HTP , mmmmmmmmm

[belle]

Hi Hopeful..
Did you get any stomach side effects from it?

x

[beauty]

Hiya,
I've just read through the thread and I'm still a bit unsure..is the 5HTP a drug or is it like taking vitamins? I'm not keen on going onto medication yet as im not too bad and also i think i would become reliant on medication. But would be curious to try this if its natural.
Can it be purchased just from a health store as opposed to a chemist?

Thanks xxx

[Jimbo]

It's an extract from the seeds of a plant called Griffonia simplicifolia.

It's marketed as a 'dietary supplement'. So it is not a prescription medication.

However, don't underestimate natural herbal medication. It can be as powerful as a prescription drug.

Jim

[beauty]

Thanks Jimbo : ) its alot clearer now x

[mirry]

oh Julie Im so pleased for you !!!

yes it does seem to do something doesnt it ?

I sleep all night every night ever since taking it and am thinking of upping my dose to help with the anxiety.

[mirry]

i got mine from holland and barrett.

[hopeful]

Hi bluebell, No I dont get any side effects and definitely no stomach upsets. I think you only get problems if the dose is larger than 100 mgs per day. I only take 50mg twice a day but after 2 weeks I took an extra 50mg last night to help me sleep. If I develop any side effects I'll go back to 100mg.
julie x

[hopeful]

oops took another 50mg last night and this morning I've got loose bowels (sorry). I'm going back to taking 50mg inthe morning and 50mg mid afternoon as that seems to be my limit without side effects. If anyone is thinking of starting using 5 htp I would advise them to start with a low dose and not take more than 100mg per day.Iwish I'd found out about these years ago,they've really lifted my mood.
julie x

[mirry]

To be honest I could handle some loose bowels rather than depression .,
lol. Last week I forgot to take them for 2 days !!!!
And I started to feel down , really made me realise how good they are.

[pgw84]

I've just started taking these again also. I take one tablet every evening, I find it I take more then I get uncomfortable stomach pains, plus it knocks me out to sleep for about 11 hours. I'm not sure if it helps the depression, as I'm trying all sorts of things to feel better, but I think it might be give you the extra push to help yourself.

I bought these tablets from Holland & Barrett when they were half price. I'm hoping the offer will come along again soon before I run out!