and more
info about 5HTP at various sites/Links...
from what it is, to conditions & Trial results, possible interactions, etc.

http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetCo...chunkiid=21399

http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetCo...chunkiid=21730

5HTP questions & feedback recently posted @ NT Forum for vitamins, herbs, supplements...
some feel that L- tryptophan is superior

but this DR feels 5HTP is better, for several reasons & cited conditions
http://www.5htp.com
Interesting info but like many other sites, are selling product too

more about 5HTP

http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herb...sad/a/5HTP.htm


http://headaches.about.com/cs/alternative/a/5htp.htm

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AnS/psycho.../5htp_myth.htm

I'll be researching this more, but in meantime intend to continue using 5HTP

and continue to seek options & alternatives
Hope to hear others experiences, insights