NOW Supplements 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) 50 mg, 120 Vegetarian Capsules for Mood, Sleep and Appetite Support

John Smith: I love this brand of 5htp. I usually use 100mg to control my type 2 bi polar. I read that you should only use it 3 weeks then take 1 week off so your body doesnt slow its natural production of melatonin. I bought this to go down and off for a week. I hear you can get withdrawals from dropping from a high dose to nothing.
I am going to use this for a week then stop taking it for a week. Then taje it for a week and see. Maybe i don't need 100mg i will see how it goes.

This is not medical advice since I'm not a doc or nutritionist. Just what i read online.

Remember if you are bi polar this could make you manic.

For me this is great. The price is reasonable.

United States on Oct 11, 2017

Dame's Mumum: This NOW Foods HTP is high quality. I take it nightly before bed, it helps with sleeping and I don't feel groggy the next day.

United States on Feb 11, 2016

Gmamouse4: Just read a article that this helps with sleep if you have Fibromyalgia and I have been taking for over a month and yes it helps me sleep longer than before. I would wake up several times of night just because my legs/arms were hurting and notice now that I take at night and I have been sleeping for longer periods. I know that my Fibromyalgia will never go away - but getting rest at night is what I personally wanted.

United States on Jun 18, 2015

Ann: This product is perfect for depression. I have used this product, 5HTP for my depression. In my opinion it works very well and I highly recommend it to anyone who suffers from depression. It also aids in weightloss too. Please check with your doctor before using, this product may have side affects. None for me.. Its affordable and if you are down.. there is no need to suffer. Nature always has its best cures. So, give it a try and see if you feel better! What are you waiting for? No need to suffer! This product is great! Easy to swallow, if you have a hard time swallowing pills, it comes in capsules so you can put in a shake or smoothie. Follow instructions and never exceed the recommended doses. Best to you and good health!

United States on Jan 06, 2015

ELITE WHOLESALE: PLAIN AND SIMPLE, IT WORKS FOR DEPRESSION, MOOD, COMPULSIVE WORRIES AND THOUGHTS WHICH CAUSE ANXIETY!

I HAVE TRIED MANY REMEDIES FOR DEPRESSION, MOOD, WORRYING, ANXIETY, YOU GET THE PICTURE. I AM A HONEST REVIEWER, IN FACT, I WOULD LIKE TO HELP THOSE SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS OR DISTRESS. SO PLAIN AND SIMPLE, THIS PRODUCT WORKS GREAT. 5 HTP IS A GOOD SUPPLEMENT. I TAKE 100 MG BEFORE BED WITH FOOD, AND SLEEP BETTER AND HAVE A BETTER MOOD DURING THE DAY. I WORRY A LOT LESS. IT WORKS.

THE ONLY ISSUE IS STUDIES SAY TO USE NO LONGER THAN 12-16 WEEKS WHICH IS 3-4 MONTHS BECAUSE LONG TERM USE IS SAID TO RESULT IN HEART ISSUES. I REALLY HOPE THIS IS NOT THE CASE AND OF COURSE, WE ALL KNOW, THAT PEOPLE RESPOND DIFFERENTLY TO SUPPLEMENTS, MEDICATIONS ETC.

IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION, TRY THIS FIRST. STAY AWAY FROM SSRI'S, SNRI'S AND TRICYCLE ANTIDEPRESSANTS.

United States on Nov 16, 2014