Posted by bleauberry on March 8, 2009, at 18:00:27
In reply to 5 HTP or SAM-E????, posted by Cseagraves on March 8, 2009, at 14:43:48
SAM-e, by a long shot. Extremely more beneficial in many ways for your body and mind. 5htp doesn't really offer anything in comparison.
Rapid onset too.
Not sure what dose SJW you are taking, but go easy on SAM-e first few weeks until you have a good feel for it. Might want to stay at 200mg for a couple weeks before even thinking about doing any other changes.
In a clinical study high dose sAM-e was combined with ongoing therapeutic doses of Lexapro in patients with inadequate response to Lexapro. 50% of them responded to the addition of SAm-e, and serotonin syndrome did not happen.
5htp is a lot cheaper. That's about its only benefit. But honestly, at other forums, many people like SAMe and not many have much luck with 5htp. Most people do find it helps sleep, but not much else.
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