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Been taking Tryptophan for about four years, changed my life when I found it
by dekken_ 8y ago
Been taking Tryptophan for about four years, changed my life when I found it
- ddorian43 8y agoExplain.
- dekken_ 8y agoHad mood/sleep problems since 14 years old (16 years go), waking up more tired than the night before. Found Tryptophan (and 5htp), actually slept. My guess is people with stress/gastro issues don't get the adequate serotonin for "normality"
- dan00 8y ago> My guess is people with stress/gastro issues don't get the adequate serotonin for "normality". If your gut has issues with absorbing fructose, then the free fructose seems to connect with tryptophan, which hinders the tryptophan from being absorbed.
- fsloth 8y agoHow are you taking it? A special diet or a pill?
- dekken_ 8y ago5htp as pill. L-tryptophan as powder
- shanehoban 8y agoDo you take both, or would you mind explaining your dosage? I see you've mentioned you seem to have developed a tolerance. Mind sharing more detail on the above such as how long you have been taking the above and the dosage used for each, as well as the notice of tolerance of each etc.?
- dekken_ 8y agoI do take both, 400mg of 5htp most mornings and L-Tryptophan (about a teaspoon) mixed with oil in the most evenings I go on and off them sometimes if they're not doing much
- collyw 8y agoI have had problems sleeping for years, and used 5-HTP in the past. Like many things (e.g melatonin) I found it worked at first but doesn't seem to be anywhere near as effective as it used to be. Do you still find it effective after 4 years of use?
- ddeokbokki 8y agoAre you taking tolerance breaks?
- collyw 8y agoI don't take it regularly any more. But effectively yes, I would run out, not order any for a few weeks / months then order some.