Posted by Ogopogo on November 6, 2003, at 10:14:21
In reply to Re: A theory on the Tryptophan debate, posted by lotus on November 4, 2003, at 12:42:54
> Actually,the Tryptophan doses aren't high at all.
> 500mg of Tryptophan is equal to 50mg 5-htp.
> Also there is some concern about 5-htp not being used properly once it has entered the bloodstream.
> Here's an article by DR.Harris on the subject.Just scroll down until you see the article on 5-htp.
> www.healthrecovery.com/biochemical_depression.htmlWow... well thank you very much for the information... in fact my heart has been feeling a little weird since I have started to take 5-HTP... I also usually have been taking it with my multi-vitamin so I guess that makes me an idiot. Is tryptophan better and safer to be taking then? And if so are there less dangers in taking it in it's pure form?
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