Posted by Linda on March 28, 2000, at 9:00:30
In reply to Re: 5htp availability in australia, posted by KarenB on March 22, 2000, at 11:41:14
> Michele,
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> 5HTP is available in almost all health food and vitamin stores.
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> Are you in Australia and having a hard time finding it? I know you can order it through Mothernature.com here in the US.
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> I'm curious: have you used it before and with good results? How much is suggested as a starting/max dosage? What are the symptoms you felt it helped with...or are you just trying this for the first time?
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> KarenHi
I've read that 5HTP increases the production of tryptophan which is the precursor to serotonin. It should help with sleep and depression, and there may be other uses. I have been thinking of trying it for sleep problems. I have tried several antidepressants to help with sleep, but I seem to be extremely sensitive to all of them and have had to discontinue them due to side effects. I am currently trying out Trazadone. Has anyone had experience with 5HTP?
Linda
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