5-HTP 200 mg - 60 Vcaps®
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Customer Reviews of 5-HTP 200 mg - 60 Vcaps®
Customer Review: The deal with 5-HTP
Summary: 3 Stars
Combining could be good for some, not so for others. It depends on how 5-HTP is triggered when the individual takes it.
SHORT VERSION: In a nut shell, 5-HTP can trigger serotonin or melatonin meaning alertness or sleepiness. You need to know a lot about this product before you take it. Serotonin and melatonin are hormones in our bodies--everyone's body, the first makes you awake and the second makes you sleep. Serotonin is triggered by sunlight and melatonin by the night time/darkness. However some people can have deficiencies anyway. It will be triggered differently in everyone--dosage is different for everyone too.
If you're really curious, here's this to read:
::PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE TRYING THIS OR IF ITS FAILED FOR YOU BEFORE::
I don't think people know that Serotonin is what we need during the day, its naturally enhanced/produced by the sun (its very important to be outside or open your blinds during the day). For some people its good to take HTP in the morning because it gives you a nice boost all day while having a mood-relaxing affect as well.
Melatonin is what our bodies start to naturally produce when its dark and make us sleep. These two things are a hormone that is found in *everyone*, just some people have a deficiency. For example, chronic headaches could be a sign of low melatonin and obviously insomnia is too. It may help to ask your doctor to help you decide and find out which is low etc. Everyone's dosage will be different, if you have side effects then it may be you just need a lower dose--your body is trying to get rid of what it doesn't need.
Of course, everyone reacts different to certain things but that's the general idea^. Perhaps htp triggers some people's melatonin? There are different Serotonin boosters, you can eventually find one for sleep or energy. (cool tip: Chocolate can enhance serotonin which is why it can make you feel good--which is probably why you crave it when your sad! Besides taste that is. Lol.) Anyway: "5-HTP is the precursor to serotonin and a trigger for melatonin" It all depends on who you are and how much you need and how it will be triggered when you take it. You have to really test this product in several ways before you know what's best. If you just want to sleep, I suggest Valerian root and Melatonin--can't go wrong there. There's several other natural sleep aids you can look up.
I find Serotonin to be a good enhancement to my overall life, anyone should buy this product but be open to trial and error and eventual success. You will either sleep great OR have a non-jittery energy filled day and/or feel happier.
Anyone just google "can htp trigger melatonin or serotonin" and/or other variations and be very familiar with things before you start taking them. Just be careful because drug companies may hate them for example and some people may not know what they are talking about, you have to really put a lot of work into these type of things. It's worth it though, I promise!
I hope this helps everyone =)
Customer Review: BEST WAY TO TAKE 5-HTP - BUT NEEDS MEDICAL SUPERVISION
Summary: 5 Stars
200MG. 5-HTP + 250MG. L-Tyrosine - WHAT IS THIS STUFF?
As 5-HTP goes, this is good stuff and reasonably priced. It does seem to cause vivid dreams and it seems to have the effects it is supposed to. However, it should be noted that although you need take only 1-2 capsules for insomnia, the short half life of 5-HTP from "GRIFFONIA SEEDS" necessitates rather frequent dosing for depression and appetite suppression, usually 4x per day and attention needs to be paid to the timing of doses with other amino acids. Serotonin syndrome may also be an issue for some.
Whereas many important issues are not certain or resolved regarding 5-HTP dosage and usage, it does seem to do a lot of good when used appropriately. Naturally a lot more can be said and books have been written on 5-HTP. It is a product that must be used with considerable care and professional medical monitoring is advisable due to the serious conditions it is used for and its effects on human brain chemistry. [Depression, Obesity, Insomnia] Nevertheless after taking it for 3 years I can say that I have experienced no negative side effects. Also, I have noticed reduced cravings for sweets, less anxiety in social situations and have slept better than I ever have. There has also been no sign of 5-HTP being habit forming in my experience.
5-HTP WITH L-TYROSINE?
If you are considering using this product for anxiety or sociophobic disorders the same company [NOW] makes a 200mg dosage combined with the amino acid L-tyrosine. Many have found the addition of 250 mg of L-tyrosine to be most helpful and the product still retains all of its other characteristics.
PLEASE NOTE: For applications such as appetite control [which requires the largest dosage] dosages from 300-600 mg. were used in double-blind clinical trials, making these 200 mg. 5-Htp, 250 mg. L-Tyrosine capsules, more practical and relatively less expensive than the small capsule sizes offered.
[I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY PRODUCT OR COMPANY]
Customer Review: 5 HTP
Summary: 5 Stars
The supplement 5-HTP has improved my overall mood. I was feeling blue and like a cloud was hanging over my head most of the time. I am also sleeping better. I am taking this product once in the morning without drinking coffee as caffeine interferes with the body's absorption of 5-HTP. Sometimes I take another capsule at night before bed if I've had an especially stressful day. I would rather take this supplement that has no side effects like pharmacueticals do. I appreciate the fact that it derived from a seed. It is more like a food.Customer Review: I love this stuff!
Summary: 5 Stars
My massage therapist said his wife took this so I asked my neurologist about it. Not only did he recommend it for my anxiety, but he also highly recommended it for prevention of migraine. I have only had one migraine in 3 months as opposed to 3 or 4 a month. I would recommend it to anyone who needs it, but be sure to ask your doctor or get them to look it up online. It's a must have for me!Customer Review: It works
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this product to help my early morning awakening prior to my alarm going off and it does help somewhat but the side effects are that I started it after losing weight and this helps keep my weight off and I have even lost more weight on this. My cravings for food have decreased. It does give me strange dreams at times. All in all I am pleased with this supplement.