Source Naturals 5-HTP, 100mg, 120 Capsules
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Customer Reviews of Source Naturals 5-HTP, 100mg, 120 Capsules
Customer Review: Cost effective treatment for anxiety/depression
Summary: 5 Stars
I was mainly turned on to the idea of trying out 5-HTP because it is a much cheaper, plant derived supplement that can be utilized as a treatment for depression, and may also help you fall asleep. (or at least won't deter you from falling asleep). I have been taking this product for roughly two weeks, I take 100mg at night, typically minutes before going to bed. At first I started taking it like the bottle said (twice daily), but that lead to severe drowsiness for me in the mornings. After a few days, I started taking it at night and woke up feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. I have noticed that I have more vivid, wonderful dreams that are in full color which I haven't had for years.
Conclusion: I wouldn't recommend taking this product during the day to avoid drowsiness. I personally take Nature Made SAM-e Complete 200 mg - 90 Enteric Coated Tabs 1200 mg every morning and take 5-HTP later in the evening. This system has seemed to work best for me because it provides a steady stream of serotonins throughout the day and night keeping me a happy, witty and fun-loving person.
Customer Review: Do More Research First Extrem Caution Advised
Summary: 1 Stars
I've been doing a lot of research on antidepressants from SSRI's to NRI's and so on and came across several studies that show this is at least as effective as things such as prozac and others for treating depression. What concerns me is that this particular product does not state that it is "peak x" free. Peak x is a contaminate that is found regularly in 5-htp products and has been blamed for an out break of EMS(a serious and sometimes fatal desease) in 1989 when a manufactured produced tryptophan that had the same contaminate. Since then there have been reports of EMS related to 5-htp many of which also contain "peak x" studies have shown that the amount of peak x in 5htp products is not as high as it was in the 1989 cases of ems however dosages between 300mg (per day) and 900 mg per day can bring it to similar levels as the 1989 outbreak in tryptophan. I would recommend doing the research and try to get a product that is Peak X free.Customer Review: replace prozac/Go natural!
Summary: 5 Stars
For years I have been on Pharmaceutical anti-depressents and led to believe my depression is such that I could never be without "my medication".
I hated that I was tied to the meds.
I decided to read and educate myself regarding depression and the chemical makeup of the brain that causes depression.
I am now pharmaceutical free!
My dosage is 300 mg a day, I take 1oomg a day at 8/2/8, occasionally I will add another amino acid for anxiety.Gaba-calm
The great truth is you CAN be free of Phsychiatrists and the Pharmaceutical companies.
This is excellent potency.
I recommend you wean yourself. This is healthier and no side effects.
O, and I sleep much better.Also sometimes of extreme difficulty I'll add Sam-e 400mg, Nature Made
Customer Review: Kept me awake!
Summary: 3 Stars
I tried this product to help me get to sleep, but I found that it kept me up instead! I have had a lot of success with melatonin but I wanted to see if 5-HTP would work without any grogginess in the morning. By itself the 5-HTP did not help me get to sleep and when I took it in combination with the melatonin I got to sleep (thanks to the melatonin!) but woke up after only a few hours and could not get back to sleep. I have no idea whether this product helps with depression since I wasn't taking it for that so I'm giving it 3 stars. If you're thinking of trying this for sleep problems you might want to buy a small bottle first since it's effectiveness obviously varies from person to person.Customer Review: It works wonders!
Summary: 5 Stars
Amazing product with no side effects!
It has increase my positive mood.
Lessened my anxiety.
And kept me on track with healthy habits.
I have real bad depression and before I would only focus on that.
Now it seems I have more time on my hand and can do what I want.
I only need to take two pills a day. One in the morning and one at night.
A steady routine should be built. The effects aren't immediate. It takes affect in a week or two.
Great product at an affordable price. Really, GNC has it for $19 and it only comes with 30 capsules.
The runner up 5-HTP sellers cannot beat the price or the quantity.