I'm talking to some others on their depression issues, and of course brought up thyroid and what I know has worked for me. But a friend who suffered with depression so much as a young person, knows so much and has taught me a lot over the years of our friendship.

She talks about the Need for Serotonin for those in a depressive/low state and to take a LOW dose before bed and not to take any protein foods with it.

The lowest dose out there seems to be 500mg and for the depression issue, open the capsule and take only 1/2 of the dose and go from there....I take 500mg every night as part of my sleep recipe with 50mg P5P (B6) and these 2 get me back to a deep sleep after trips to bathroom.


My friend does well with 5HTP, and I never have so I go straight to the tryptophan, but take a night and away from foods.

5-HTP Side Effects and Benefits

As always do your research and talk to doctor if unsure for your use.

I've been at the alternative medicine for so long that I learn as much as I can and talk to friends and read read read.