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5-HTP

suesherry
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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 .
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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.
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Thanks I will look in to it .
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