5-HTP: The Natural Way to Overcome Depression, Obesity, and Insomnia

"I am one of those people who tries all the natural remedies and gets irritated that it worked for everyone else and not me. St. John's Wort made me tired and hungry. Fish oil gave me a migraine every single time I tried it. Apple Cider vinegar made everyone else lose weight and I gained. I was ready to actually consider RX antidepressants again because I just could not sleep well, was so irritated all the time I wanted to scream, was starting to get panic attacks for no reason, was gaining weight and the final straw was debilitating headaches that knocked me down for days. I tried the 5-htp on a whim and am soooooo glad I did. Headaches...gone. Hunger...gone. Irritability...gone. I am sleeping so well I have a hard time getting up, but when I do get up I feel incredibly refreshed. This is the single greatest purchase I have ever made, a bottle of 5-htp for $10. I have been taking 100 mg. per day at no particular time, and recently upped the dose to 200 mg. I have no side effects whatsoever except that I can actually remember my dreams and I am dreaming which is a sign that I am getting true REM sleep, which is vital for your physical and mental wellbeing. I highly advise anyone with depression or related symptoms to try this. You deserve to feel good."
~ Written on 2008-11-16

"I can't comment on the book as I have not read it. But since you are on this page and considering the book, assume you are interested in 5-HTP. I just want to encourage you to explore this remedy...I've tried many prescription and non-prescription formulations, and this one has far and away worked the best. Others worked as well for a time, but then dropped off. Of course, must include the caveat that my make-up is undoubtedly different than yours, so your results may vary - but...check it out!"
~ Written on 2008-06-26

"I read this book after taking 5-HTP supplements for mood and seeing dramatic changes for the better in both my mood and eating habits.

This is a great book for really understanding how 5-HTP works and how to use it most effectively.

Also recommended: "The Mood Cure" by Julia Ross
The Mood Cure: The 4-Step Program to Rebalance Your Emotional Chemistry and Rediscover Your Natural Sense of Well-Being"
~ Written on 2008-01-13

"I think this book offers some good information and food for thought. I do think it should be read in combination with other books on the same subject and EVERYONE should speak with their doctors before trying 5-HTP. Some of the information was inaccurate. For example, the vesicles are located in the presynaptic nerve (axon) terminal NOT the dendrites. If his basic physiology lesson is incorrect you should hesitate to believe everything else as gospel. Worth the read though.
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~ Written on 2007-11-03

"This book is so informative. Many people are on prozac and could do this without all the side effects. It truly works!! It is a secret because it is inexpensive and not able to be patented. "
~ Written on 2007-10-02