Comments on: 6 Surprising 5-HTP Benefits + Side Effects & Dosage

By: Ashley Mayfield

Ashley Mayfield — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:07:50 +0000

This is a fantastic article. I have been experiencing spontaneous panic attacks for 5 weeks. I’m working with a Naturopathic Dr. on some other areas but looking to connect the dots and find natural resolution to my issue. Thanks for the well-explained info.

By: Grego

Grego — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 23:24:18 +0000

5 HTP literally saved my life. Enough said.

By: kirt roberts

kirt roberts — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:57:49 +0000

Nattha, wow you are a PHD in molecular gentics an awesome acheivement Thank you for the article, 5-htp is already helping me for weight loss.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:04:56 +0000

I took 50mg of at bedtime woke up drowsy but was fine as the day went on felt good most of the day took another one the next night and woke up with dizziness and nauseous how long should the side effects last

By: Doris Wood

Doris Wood — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 18:06:06 +0000

Total opposite experience. Works better than r/x meds do for me. Love it. Totally r/x med free now.

By: Lance Romano

Lance Romano — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:32:07 +0000

This stuff is dangerous! I have been trouble sleeping so I took 100 mg last night before bed. Fell asleep for about two hours and was basically “wired” and couldn’t sleep for the rest of the night. It’s taken most of the day just to get back to normal. Everyone reacts differently to stuff but I never had a side effect like this before. I highly suggest people skip this product.

By: Jaynice

Jaynice — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 18:04:41 +0000

When I take it I feel heavy headed
I’ve taken it for 3 days ad every time I take it I feel worse

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 17:22:52 +0000

5HTP could also increase cortisol (also confirmed by Dr Lam). That would explain why some people (like me) experience increased anxiety.

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 20:51:26 +0000

I been taking this for a week now and I feel lot better it controls my mood I’m a lot calmer and the panic attack’s is more under control

By: stev

stev — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:57:18 +0000

Sorry, this is late and probably not useful. I don’t take it anymore, but it works better when also taking turmeric and taking the 5 htp in the a.m. because some of us do find it keeps us awake.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 02:37:20 +0000

I just started taking this 2 days ago to feel better. Here’s praying it does.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:28:13 +0000

I tried 5HTP to help me sleep more than 6 hours and it worked great on weekends I slept up to 11 hours but the side affect was I was tired all day long I never felt like I fully woke up and felt exhausted all day long, I quit taking it and I’m back to 6-7 hours sleep and great energy through the day again.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 27 May 2018 23:23:39 +0000

I meant 150mg of zopiclone!! :)

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 05:13:52 +0000

And that is with 15mg of zopiclone in me!!! :(

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 05:10:46 +0000

Insomnia?? Me too!! :(

By: Lana

Lana — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:51:41 +0000

How was it?

By: Shanks

Shanks — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 21:25:44 +0000

I have taken way too much ecstasy. I am constantly crying and can’t seem to shake the “grey day”
Hoping a daily supplement will restore my emotional well being.
TBH I reckon a lot of users come to 5htp because of MDMA

By: Marie

Marie — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 15:02:23 +0000

I would like to follow these comments.

By: Janaba

Janaba — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:53:23 +0000

I took 5HTP a few months ago, in dosages 200mg per day. After a week, my calves felt stiff, very hard to move even just walking, my knee hurts, and my arms became very week and could be sore easily.

I went to a neurologist, He said it was just in my head because I have depression–the exact reason why I took 5HTP. Not satisfied with that doctor, I went to an immunologist. He said I got myositis. Eosinophilic Myositis. From my blood test, I got positive ANA IF, very high number of IgE, elevated Creatine Kinase, and very low Vitamin D 25(OH)D. But my ANA Profile test showed negative.

Is there a possibility my Eosinophilic Myositis diagnosis actually Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome?

FYI, I lived in a third world country. It produces high quality coffee like Java if you want to know. I don’t know if I have any mutation in my Gene, cause there is no 23andme here. If it is, I may not be able to afford it.

By: andreia

andreia — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:43:26 +0000

Wouldn’t taking 5HTP be unwise as it can decrease levels of CYP 450? How can we foresee the damage as far as elimination of toxins and xenoestrogens are concerned?

By: Lisa Zimm

Lisa Zimm — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 13:53:59 +0000

I just started taking 5-HTP 3 days ago. I’m looking forward to seeing if I feel better

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 20:38:54 +0000

Placebo

By: tony

tony — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 05:49:10 +0000

When I take 5-htp, I feel great, but I get bad insomnia. Why is that??