Any experience using 5-HTP?!

Any experience using 5-HTP?

I read a book that promised life changes with this supplement. i started on it today and wondered if anyone has used this and had any experiences, good bad or neutral. according to this book, it's supposed to raise serotonin which regulates mood, especially anxiety and depression. thanks.

Hi Miss H, 5-HTP - It is just a simple amino acid. Yes, this acid performs Its role as an intermediary in the biosynthesis of serotonin indicates that this chemical may indeed be effective in treating these and other serotonin-related disorders.

But you know, for me this product also didn't work.

Also you need know that natural Serotonin is also found in many mushrooms and plants, including fruits and vegetables. The highest values of 25 - 400 mg/kg have been found in nuts of the walnut (Juglans) and hickory (Carya) genus. 3 - 30 mg/kg have been found in plantain, pineapple, banana, kiwi, plums, and tomatoes. Moderate levels from 0.1 - 3 mg/kg have been found in a wide range of tested vegetables. Serotonin is one compound of the poison contained in the stinging hairs of the stinging nettle (Urtica dioica).
Jason Homan