BulkSupplements.com 5-HTP Powder: Boost Serotonin Levels with a Natural Serotonin Supplement

Eddie: Really enjoying Bulk Supplements and the 5-HTP as a sleep aid. Very effective! A few minor notes that really have nothing to do with the product itself, but revolve more around the dosing and packaging.1/16th of a teaspoon is the recommended dosage. This supplement has an almost talc like consistency. So a good rule of thumb (pun not intended, but why not) is a "Pinch" will do the trick for most. If you must be precise, Amazon sells "A Pinch, A dash" etc.Teaspoon sets for a more precise measurement. The packaging: I carefully opened the bag and a good portion of the supplement came out of the top of the bag BEYOND the part that zip locks. Not the end of the world, but so concentrated and the supplement should stay contained UNTIL I actually "Unzip" or open the inner portion. Very minor stuff, but good to know so you don't leave half of the supplement in your carpet. Overall great deal and great product.

United States on Aug 29, 2016

Mena Thrace: I love this supplement company. I love how fast the product gets to me and the quality of every powder I have purchased from them. I'm a happy returning customer and will be continuing to buy from BulkSupplements for as long as I can.

I purchased 5-HTP to try for my anxiety. I've read for years how effective and quick this stuff is supposed to be but I've spent a lot of money trying to find something to help calm me to only come up empty. I'm very introverted and I work with the public; I've been needing to find something that would act quickly during those times when getting away from the source of the stress is not an option. I've not been disappointed by the other products I have bought from them so I decided to give this one a try.

Here's what I have found out in the weeks since (please keep in mind this is how I do it because this is how it works for my body/particular chemistry/issues; what works for me may be opposite of what you need to do):

~ I measure out about 100 MG to dissolve under my tongue (I find the taste pleasant and it dissolves FAST; this powder does not linger in water) and feel it in about 20-30 minutes. It is a very...

United States on Nov 18, 2014

LaRain: I got off antidepressants using 5-HTP and L-Tyrosine in a 1:10 ratio, per recommendation of my naturopath. This was really amazing because when I tried to taper my antidepressants without supplements, I went from feeling good to feeling some of the absolute worst depression I've experienced, and I've struggled with depression most of my life. Once I added 5-HTP and Tyrosine I was able to taper off the antidepressants with minimal side effects.

5-HTP helps the body produce serotonin, while L-Tyrosine helps the body produce dopamine, which somehow balances that out. It's important to take them together because supplementing one in high levels like I am without adding in the other can create an imbalance in your brain chemicals. 5-HTP on it's own has a slightly sedating effect, so it's good to take it at night, but I take part of my dose in the morning with Tyrosine and don't have a problem.

Taking the supplements in pill form was getting expensive (much more so than the antidepressants), so I decided to try BulkSupplements, which are significantly cheaper than getting them in capsules. I have no interest in trying to make my own capsules, so I just...

United States on May 23, 2014