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Anyone here can please tell me the possible benefits and also side effects of 5 HTP? Can it will be used like multivitamins as a nutritional supplement?
avoid artificial things as much as possible
take natural balanced diet
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vitamins in case of absence of vitamin deficiencies are harmful and can end to cancer. don't use extra vitamins without senior physician order
If there is no deficiency of vitamin then don’t take vitamin
5-HTP dietary supplements help raise serotonin levels in the brain. Since serotonin helps regulate mood and behavior, 5-HTP may have a positive effect on sleep, mood, anxiety, appetite, and pain sensation. 5-HTP is not found in the foods we eat, although tryptophan is found in foods.
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Do not take 5-HTP if you're taking other medications that increase serotonin levels, such as antidepressants like SSRIs and MAO inhibitors. Use caution when taking carbidopa, a medication for Parkinson's disease. 5-HTP is not recommended for people with Down syndrome, as it has been linked to seizures.
When taken by mouth: It is possibly safe to take 5-HTP in doses of up to 400 mg daily for up to one year. The most common side effects include heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, sexual problems, and muscle problems. Large doses of 5-HTP, such as 6-10 grams daily, are possibly unsafe. These doses have been linked to severe stomach problems and muscle spasms.
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