Has anyone tried?

[Chelsie_]

I have read a lot about L- tryptophan, and it’s possible affects in increased serotonin production in the brain and I was wondering if anyone has tried it.

[Eclecticentric77]

Yes, I use it along with numerous other supplements in combination with my small dose stimulant medication. I highly recommend it. I take it during the day, and take it right before I go to bed

[Chelsie_ in reply to Eclecticentric77]

I am concerned about the proper dosage for a 7 year old I am so afraid of giving him to much.

[Eclecticentric77 in reply to Chelsie_]

Another great alternative that is great for boosting Serotonin that is of a lower dosage is L-Theanine. L-Theanine is the naturally calming agent in Green Tea. The available dosages are quite low compared to L-Tryptophan.

Two companies I recommend are Jarrow Formulas and Enzymatic Therapy. These can be purchased at WholeFoods Market, Sprouts, and some other markets, along with Amazon.com

[SSperber]

Yes

My 8 year old son takes 1 capsule of Serene before bed every night. Takes about two weeks to build up in the system, but we’ve had great results! Do you have a good naturapathic doctor that you see? They would be able to recommend proper dosage

[Mninja in reply to SSperber]

What is serene?

[Mninja in reply to SSperber]

Is a supplement called 5-HTP also helpful in increasing serotonin?

[SSperber in reply to Mninja]

Yes- and Serene is a natural supplement of 5-HTP.

[Chelsie_]

I do not see a naturopathic no there aren’t that many options where we live but my goal is to get him off the meds and go with more natural option, he is on meds now but my hope is for him to be free of them as he gets older