exit2heaven Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 what exactly is this>>>>????------------------Mine comes in a form of a pill and powder.What's your...... ? ? ? ? ? ?AIM: XxFUEL1xX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale77 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 if you go to New York, I put up a post asking about it...There's this one guy who wrote a long thing about it. Pretty informative. The last post was on the 21st.5HTP is supposed to help you not feel so depressed after you roll. Alot of ppl like it alot. You can buy it in GNC....go to the other site and look for it...------------------You're only young once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingink24 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 Originally posted by exit2heaven:what exactly is this>>>>????exit check this out - http://herbshop.com/5htpfact.htm ------------------I move smooth under water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djscotphreak Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 5-HTP is a metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan. It is the direct precursor of the inhibitory neurotransmitter serotonin, the one associated with calm; it soothes and comforts us from worry and stress. Stress causes the heightened release of serotonin, and if the stress lasts too long; it leads to serotonin depletion. Research strongly implies that boosted brain resotonin serves as a "stress immunizer."Serotonin seems to play the role of regulator to the ups and downs of mood disorders. Low serotonin levels associated with irritability, aggression, impatience, and anxiety. Evidence suggests serotonin inhibits aggressive behavior in experimental animals and humans. Abundant laboratory research suggests there is a deficiency of serotonin or serotonin activity in the brains of most depressed person. Suicidal patients show a significant decrease in serotonin levels. Most antidepressant drugs, including tricyclics, lithium, MAO inhibitors, and SSRI's (Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil and Luvox), have this in common: they boost serotonin levels.5-HTP differs from tryptophan in that it slightly increases the activity of an energizing neurotransmitter, norepinephrine, as well as the calming opne, serotonin in some clinical trial, 5-HTP outperformed tryptophan in treating mood disorders. It has also proved therapeutic for some who failed to respond to standard antidepressant drugs. The greater the agitation associated with depression, the more likely the response to 5-HTP.The usual dosage range of 5-HTP is 150-300mg. per day in divided doses. A conservative starting dose is 50mg., then boosting by 50mg. every five days. A majority of responders notice a favorable mood effect within three days of beginning supplementation. In one study, of those who did respond, 80% did so within one week of therapy. Side effects are rare but may include mania, anxiety, and dermatitis.For some people, 5-HTP has a very narrow therapeutic window; the proper dosage may lie within a range as small as 10-25mg. per day. If its antidepressant effects fade after a few weeks, it may be necessary to supplement 5-HTP at a different time of the day with a low dose of the complementary amino acide L-Tyrosine, to further raise the norepinephrine levels, or to eat more meat or other Tyrosine-rich foods.5-HTP is able to pass the blood-brain barrier more easily than tryptophan, but to maximize its effectiveness it should not be taken along with protein food. One product manufacturer suggests taking it 45 minutes before or three hours after a protein meal. ------------------Do You??_________________________This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drug(s) you are taking, check with your health care professional. This information is provided as a guide only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale77 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 I tried it today for the first time. I just took 50 mg to see how I liked it. So far so good. I'm not depressed. I'm going to take it for a few more days, I think this stuff is going to be great.I felt a little nauseated b/c I took it this morning on an empty stomach but I had coffee. I'm going to take some tonight so I'll be asleep if it makes me nauseated again. I was tired today but no more than I usually would be on a monday after a nite out.Try it, you'll like it.------------------You're only young once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillDaThrill Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 I've tried this after a roll.. for me i don't notice any difference. Now if u take it for a long term on a regular bases it might do something. Other than that eventhough it doesn't make u feel better supopsely its suppose to help your brain from getting destroyed from rollin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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