Posted by Larry Hoover on July 16, 2004, at 19:33:55
In reply to 5-htp: How to make it work well, posted by Marty mc Fly on July 16, 2004, at 18:36:29
> After some research I decided to use 5-htp for my OCD & Panic to increase serotonin levels. I started with 100 mg and worked my way up to 300 mg in 3 divided doses of 100 mg over the day. The only effect I have so far after 2 months of consistent use is severe nausea after taking it, even with the dose divided and I experience no antidepressant effect whatsoever.
Serotonin is the neurotransmitter responsible for contractions of the gut. There is more serotonin in your gastrointestinal tract than in your brain. I would suggest that you discontinue 5-HTP, and switch to l-tryptophan. You can get it at e.g. GNC, but I use veterinary grade tryptophan, available at:
http://www.buygpdirect.com/gpefeed.htm
Ultra-pure tryptophan, near the bottom of the page.
> I have taken in with and without vitamine B6 and magnesium, 3 hours after a meal, with orange juice.
>
> What am I doing wrong ?
> Are there ways to improve effectiveness of 5-htp ?There is a decarboxylase inhibitor that is used to ensure that L-DOPA (for Parkinson's) is taken up by the brain before it turns to dopamine. It would also work for 5-HTP, but the better solution is to try tryptophan, IMHO.
Lar
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