3 Questions about 5HTP

[kama24]

Does anyone take 5HTP to help produce serotonin? If so, 1. what dose do you take, 2. do you have any side effects? 3. Have you noticed an improvement in you anxiety?

Thank you.

[Starrlight]

Be aware there are bad side effects that could occur … benefits also though. It is advised to take 50 -100 to start with. I’ve not taken it myself, just read about it.

Weight management: 250–300 mg, 30 minutes prior to a meal (7Trusted Source).Mood enhancement: 50–100 mg, 3 times per day with meals. Use for at least one week to notice a beneficial effect (20Trusted Source).

Fibromyalgia symptom relief: 100 mg, 3–4 times per day with meals. Use for at least two weeks to notice a beneficial effect (28Trusted Source).

Migraines: 100–200 mg, 2–3 times per day with meals. Use for two to three weeks to notice a beneficial effect (33Trusted Source).

[kama24 in reply to Starrlight]

Thank you for the info. I am being very careful and starting at a low dose of only 50 mg for anxiety.

[Starrlight in reply to kama24]

No problem. Best to you!

[jimk_mb]

I tried it a few years ago. I looked at my notes and don't seem to have the does recorded. It did not help my anxiety and, if anything, made me feel a little weird. At this time I am on a SNRI antidepressant. Best of luck in finding what works for you.

[kama24 in reply to jimk_mb]

Thank you for sharing. I am on Luvox for anxiety but there has been no help at all and my phsiciatrist has sort of written me off as the daily fear and worry doesn't respond to any thing he has suggested. I'm rather desperate.

[jimk_mb in reply to kama24]

Sorry to hear that and it sounds very frustrating. Perhaps try another psychiatrist if that is an option.

[kama24 in reply to jimk_mb]

In Ontario over 10,000 are without family drs or specialists. Its a real mess. We haven't had a MD in over a year.

[jimk_mb in reply to kama24]

That's not good. Possibly you might find some info at adaa.org that helps you deal with your anxiety. Best wishes.

[kama24 in reply to jimk_mb]

Thank you, I will have a look

[designguy]

You might want to check out the book, "The anti-anxiety food solution" by Trudy Scott, it has a lot of good information about supplements and diet for mood balancing.

[kama24 in reply to designguy]

Thank you.

[fabricator]

Some really good pod casts out now how to to manage anxiety... look up the anxious truth really good....

[kama24 in reply to fabricator]

Will look into it, thank you.