Anyone try 5-htp? i want to know if it works?

Question

just curious if it worked for anyone.i have been taking it for about a week now and it dose seem to be working. i feel less stressed and irritable. and my appetite seems to be decreasing. but i want to make sure its not just the placebo effect. i tend to fool myself into thinking things work for a few weeks before realizing its all in my head.

Answer 1

Serotonin, the chemical that is believed to play a major role in depression, is derived from 5-htp. If you are indeed depressed and can be successfully treated with anti-depressants, then you will suffer from low serotonin activity in your central nervous system. This manifests itself as low mood, low s*x drive, anger, aggression, digestive problems, metabolism problems, and sleep problems. In order to correct this all, anti-depressant medication will teach your nerve cells to recognize serotonin again, because it doesn't right now. The process proceeds very slowly, which is why most people don't get the full benefit of the medication for a month or so. You may not feel any relief for 4 - 6 weeks. I can't stress this enough. Decreased appetite and anxiety are side effects. They will surpass after a few days of medicating. You may be tricking yourself into thinking your less stressed and irritable, surely, you are not experiencing the benefits of the medication this early.

Answer 2

yes i tried it worked for me trgardless..even if it's the placebo effect if it helps you get through the day than who cares..