Jarrow Formulas 5-HTP: 90 Vegetarian Capsules for Supporting Melatonin Production and Serotonin Synthesis

L.Hope: This is a bit of a lengthy review, but honest, and I hope you will read it.
I have battled anxiety and depression for most of my adult life. I’ve been on/off various anti-depressants over the years and more recently was put on Zoloft after a severe case of postpartum depression. Zoloft did help...until it didn’t. After about 3 years of being on it, I began feeling flat/uninterested in things, having severe hair loss, fatigue and difficulty losing weight dispite working out 6-7 days a week.
I tried getting off Zoloft twice over the course of a year, (once by myself—don’t do that! And once with a doc who was no help) and each time I experienced severe withdrawal symptoms and had to go back on the Zoloft.

Third time though I was determined. Long story short, with the guide of a new doctor and the help of this Jarrow 5-htp that she approved, I was able to get off the Zoloft with only one day of severe crying and anxiety. And I have been off of it since August 2018.

So why only 4 stars? I did start feeling depressed again after a few months. Could’ve been multiple factors: seasonal affective disorder, job stress...The holiday season is also extra difficult...

United States on Apr 21, 2019

Deepak: Not much useful.no effect .

India on Oct 01, 2018

Rajeev: Nice product. Value for money.

India on Mar 14, 2018

rohi: Pls check expiry date before using as mine was expired in 2013 don't know it's a printing mistake or true.

India on Jul 04, 2017

PT Cruiser: I had never heard of 5-HTP before reading this book  The Mood Cure: The 4-Step Program to Take Charge of Your Emotions--Today  on my Kindle. According to the book 5-HTP or 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP)is a compound created in the body which is used to regulate serotonin levels in brain and central nervous system. A supplement of 5-HTP is said to regulate moods, help treat anxiety and some sources say it could possibly aid in weight loss. (I haven't been able to confirm any of the weight loss claims - I'm just as hungry as ever.) It's also said that 5-HTP helps with insomnia. What I found was that it does act quickly (like within half an hour or less) to even out some feelings of anxiety and at night it makes it easier to fall asleep. The effects are subtle, but they are definitely there. If I take more than one they're a little more evident.

After I first read the book I went to the drugstore where the capsules available were 100, 200 and 300 mg. each. I wanted to start out with this 50 mg. dose that was suggested in the book. I found that if I take 300 mg or more over the course of a day it can sometimes backfire and I have a harder time falling asleep. I'm not...

United States on Jun 16, 2012