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mtbp	08-08-2014 11:20 PM

L - Tryptophan?

I wanted to try l - tryptophan for my depression but I read it could cause brain swelling. Does anyone know if l - tryptophan is safe for PCS related depression?

Mark in Idaho

08-09-2014 10:29 AM

I have been taking L-Tryptophan 500 mgs twice a day for over a year. I have never heard about brain swelling. It is naturally occurring in many foods. I just checked some of the studies. The dosages were much higher. I take it with a doctors approval.

poetrymom

08-11-2014 12:40 AM

L-Tryosine

Hi there

I take L-tryosine 500 mg at night in place of 5-htp. I think these are all reltated. Anyhow, have been taking this for more than a year and before that 5-htp for 4 years. No problems and only better for me.

Hope this helps

poetrymom

Mark in Idaho

08-11-2014 09:08 AM

L-Tyrosine works on the Dopamine system. L-Tryptophan and 5-HTP works on the serotonin system.

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