Reply #180: Not quite the same [View All]

[BluePatriot]

I think 5-HTP is different from plain tryptophan. The Wiki page says it's a metabolite. I take mine at night anyway.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophan

One time recently I inadvertently bought the wrong dose (lower...) 8 or 9 moody, sick days later, I realized my error and got back on the right dose. Makes such a difference in so many ways. And I was very surprised to find it lessens some physical symptoms of mine, perhaps related to serotonin imbalance. I don't feel well all the time (thyroid) but this helps me deal with chronic illness better. The bonus is that it's an appetite suppressant too. When your metabolism has gone stupid, not wanting to eat helps. I am thankful that I tried this stuff.

//disclaimer: not medical advice, get SSRIs if you need them, herbal remedies FTW! is only in my case and maybe not any of yours, etc, etc