I've heard of someone doing well with 5 HTP for their brain.

Keep in mind that if it helps with some deficiency it can also have a positive domino effect into other areas of your health.

5-HTP is standardized. I get mine from Vitacost.com Walmart sells Nature's Bounty. I shop for best price. I don't go for the high priced up sells. I am not placebo influenced.

I was on maximum dose SSRI Paxil for 14 years. I tapered over 2 months and started adding 5-htp after getting to 1/2 dose.

Some try L-Tryptophan to help with taper off an SSRI. It is a precursor to 5-HTP.

SSRIs and Benzos are not good for the brain.

Ok thanks for the recommendation. What other supplements/herbs do you take that help you with TBI/Anxiety related symptoms? And how much 5htp do you take and what time of the day?

Thanks

Also, Mark in Idaho..

I was looking at the Vitacost site. Do you take the actual Vitacost 5 HTP brand or Natrol or Jarrow 5htp? And do you get the one with vitamins B6 and C? Just forgot to add this to my last question. Need all the help I can get and would LOVE to know all that you take along with the 5 htp and what other supplements. As well as how many MG's you take per day and at what time of day.

THANKS!

I do not mix supplements like 5-htp and B-6 or C. This is just lame.

I take 200 mgs of 5-HTP every morning. I take 1000 mcgs of B-12, am and pm. I also take 200 mgs of L-Theanine in the am. My DO likes my regimen.

I buy the best price 5-HTP. They are all the same. Vitacost usually has the best price.

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When you prepare an order on Vitacost, leave it in the cart of 24 hours. They will send you an email code for an additional 10% off to complete your order. I never pay full price.

Check the full vitamin regimen in the vitamins sticky. I used it when I has more severe symptoms, including severe depression. It changed my life.

B-12 is important