Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I take 5HTP. Can you tell me how much you take and does this really work? Thank you so much for bringing up this topic...Lynn - earthmother1111 Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:43 PM << >> 5HTP and SAMe Does anyone know if it's o.k to take both SAMe and 5HTP? BTW, have been taking 5HTP for fibro and wanting to take SAMe for SAD. Earthmother/Pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I generally take 100 mgs. 2 times a day but I did start with 3. It seems to help; it's supposed to reduce anxiety and muscle pain as it elevates the seratonin levels. I do find it helps me relax to go to sleep and I will take it with Valerian or Calms Forte. Some nights I take a melatonin, instead. BTW, it is enteric coated which is the preferred and also, you shouldn't take it with MAO inhibitors or SSRI's. Has it helped you, Lynn? Pink > I take 5HTP. Can you tell me how much you take and does this really work? Thank you so much for bringing up this topic...Lynn > - > earthmother1111 > > Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:43 PM > << >> 5HTP and SAMe > > > Does anyone know if it's o.k to take both SAMe and 5HTP? BTW, have been > taking 5HTP for fibro and wanting to take SAMe for SAD. > Earthmother/Pink > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hi Pink - I feel that it has been losing its effectiveness, even though I take 400 mgs. Howover, you other suggestions here are most helpful...Lynn - earthmother1111 Monday, January 12, 2009 10:29 PM Re: << >> 5HTP and SAMe I generally take 100 mgs. 2 times a day but I did start with 3. It seems to help; it's supposed to reduce anxiety and muscle pain as it elevates the seratonin levels. I do find it helps me relax to go to sleep and I will take it with Valerian or Calms Forte. Some nights I take a melatonin, instead. BTW, it is enteric coated which is the preferred and also, you shouldn't take it with MAO inhibitors or SSRI's. Has it helped you, Lynn? Pink > I take 5HTP. Can you tell me how much you take and does this really work? Thank you so much for bringing up this topic...Lynn > - > earthmother1111 > > Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:43 PM > << >> 5HTP and SAMe > > > Does anyone know if it's o.k to take both SAMe and 5HTP? BTW, have been > taking 5HTP for fibro and wanting to take SAMe for SAD. > Earthmother/Pink > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Just an update here; I've been on SAMe (dropped the 5HTP cause I wasn't sure about taking them both) for a few weeks now and have noticed a significant difference in my mood especially as we have had gloomy weather (no sun) for about a week now. I'm very pleased with the results! BTW, I've also increased the Vit D. Pink > Hi Pink - I feel that it has been losing its effectiveness, even though I take 400 mgs. Howover, you other suggestions here are most helpful...Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 > > >Why not take L-Tryptophan instead of the 5HTTP since it seems to work much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 I can tell you why I do not take Tryptophan. One of the side effects is heart palpatations and, after a 2nd dose, my heart races. Now, I must confess that this was the tryptophan that was on the market before it was banned. I do not remember if it was L- or something else. After the ban, 5HTP was on the market. Is this L-Tryp a different type? If so, I will try it. The 5HTP was wonderful (300mgs) and then, all of a sudden, it stopped working. I am so disappointed. Can anyone help me on this? Lynn - JC Wednesday, January 21, 2009 9:48 PM Re: << >> 5HTP and SAMe > > >Why not take L-Tryptophan instead of the 5HTTP since it seems to work much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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