Posted by Larry Hoover on August 14, 2004, at 16:42:42
In reply to Re: Dosage for l-tryphophan?, posted by WAKI on July 28, 2004, at 13:08:18
> Hi I used to take l-tryphophan and quit when I had better results from L-Tyrosine.
> I searched through my document file data base and found two articles I used to reference my research and start:
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> 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan or 5-hydroxy-l-tryptophan) is a natural supplement that converts in the brain into serotonin.
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> 5-HTP Dosages see below>
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> LOW DOSE ARTICLE #1)
> Some believe that any 5-HTP dose above 50 mg a high dose.> HIGH DOSE ARTICLE #2)
> 5-HTP (l-tryphophan)
> Dosage and Administration: Effective 5-HTP dosage varies widely. Initial recommended dose: 50mg with each of three meals.I suggest you "lose" those references, pronto. 5-HTP is not the same thing as l-tryptophan, and it is dangerous to think otherwise.
Lar
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