5-HTP

suesherry

Any one tried 5-Htp to help with mood/sleep instead of the amitriptyline and alike given by doc's. Would love to know if helped anyone and amount they tried .

butterflies

Hi suesherry
I did try 5-Htp...did not feel any difference.
I did a lot of research and started taking L-tryptophan(an essential amino acid which helps with increasing the neurotransmitter Serotonin).
This has made a big difference...I'm no longer in tears everyday and it has calmed my mood. I take one 500mg capsule a day. Been on it 6months now with no side effects at all.
I take this one...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/L-Tryptophan-Capsules-Decrease-Vegetarian-Vegavero/dp/B00N1QKQ5Y/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520861588&sr=8-1&keywords=vegavero+l-tryptophan+500mg

Holy Basil is also another excellent supplement.
I could not believe that I started sleeping 7hours after a few days.
I started on 2capsules x 3times a day but I did have high Cortisol levels.
I tapered off the dose after a few weeks and now take one in the afternoon and one in the evening. I have been on it 9months with no side effects.

I take this one...

https://www.healthmonthly.co.uk/swanson_holy_basil_leaf

The 2 can be taken together with no side effects.
They also do not make you feel weird like amitriptyline or other ADs.

Let me know if you want any further info. 

suesherry

Thanks I will look in to it .