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?

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.

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

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