Natrol 5-HTP 100 mg Capsules 30 ea (2 pack)

Many people think of 5-HTP as a supplement for depression, fibromyalgia &/or headaches. One thing that is often missed is intestinal motility. It's estimated that 90% of serotonin receptors are located in your intestinal tract, which begs that question as to weather the symptoms one is having (headaches, depression, generalized pain, etc.) that respond to 5-HTP isn't because of one's intestinal tract, and is any serotonin is making it's way to the brain at all, or if it is, if it has really little or nothing to do with serotonin in your brain, but instead in your intestines, or if the symptoms aren't directly caused by sluggishness somewhere in your intestinal tract? Serotonin controls the rate in which food is moved through the intestinal tract, so it would make sense that the precursor, 5-HTP, could get rid of headaches, depression, fibromyalgia pain (at least to some degree-there seems to be more going on in fibromyalgia, although some people swear by it) either from deficiencies if moving too fast, or toxins building up if going to slow.These problems can lead to bloating, diabetes and other problems.Who feels well if they are constipated or have diarrhea?Check with your healthcare professional before changing any supplements or medications.There were medications on the market used for IBS that were altered, such as Zelnorm and Lotonex (alosetron hydrochloride)that worked wonders for many, many people, but were both pulled from the market, siting unacceptable adverse effects, although many did quite well on at least Zelnorm. Perhaps it worked too well, and was making people well, and not needing as much "care"? I've seen some pretty wide ranges of statistics that supposedly pointed to Zelnorm being associated with an increase in heart attacks strokes and clots in women; and ischemic colitis in those taking Lotronex. I heard from a gastro doc that Zelnorm was removed from the market because of a war for the market between drug companies, it worked far better that what's available now, like Amitiza, and in 2008, not surprisingly, another study was published in "Internal Medicine News, October 15, 2008", there is an article entitled, "Tegaserod's CV Risk May Have Been Exaggerated" (Tegaserod is the generic name for Zelnorm.)I'm not convinced there was a problem, or that those studies were done with other factors in mind.5-HTP does seem to help some, yet isn't nearly as effective as Zelnorm. This brand seems about as good as any and the price is right!L-Lysine taken with natural 5-HTP seems to act as a 5-HT4 antagonist, like Zelnorm did, yet without the cardiovascular risks (at least in rats, or so I read. I'm still not convinced there was any higher risk with Zelnorm than having chronic, severe constipation, which is also linked to high cardiovascular risks in women especially.Hopefully the FDA will allow Zelnorm back on the market, but until or unless this happens, it's 5-HTP with L-Lysine. The major difference is using these, with or without Amitiza or other osmotic medications, doesn't work nearly as well & Amitiza has a host of it's own adverse cardiovascular side effects.This seems to be a pretty good brand of 5-HTP, and again, the price is right! It seems starting with a low dose and working up is the way to go, until your intestines work properly (or you hit the top-end of dosing, but do this with you healthcare professional!***Consult with your healthcare professional before taking any supplements or changing medications. These are my personal views, and a review of Natrol's 5-HTP (that I feel works best when taken with L-Lysine.)

This is the second time I have taken this. Last time was about 5 years ago. I would say that it was about the same experience but at a lower level. I still had the weird lucid dreams that wake me up at times but it definetly puts me to sleep. I am a very ligh sleeper so this worked out pretty well. While researching this the first time around it does say to not take it for too long. I agree with this. After about 2 months of taking it I started to slip back and could not sleep as long. This is a temporary fix but you should get to a doctor if your having really bad problems with sleep or mood.

Typically if you're looking at 5HTP you already know why you may want it. If not, I'll explain briefly what it is. 5HTP is the chemical precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin has a wide number of affects in the brain including mood, sleep and appetite. A normal human body produces sufficient amounts of 5HTP from food, which is then converted into serotonin. Some people, or people in some situations may find themselves with lower then normal levels of serotonin. (People with depression often have sub normal levels of serotonin for example.) 5HTP supplements are derived from a plant and when taken with food and/or before bed increase your serotonin levels. Have you ever just had a bad day or didn't feel very happy or positive? Taking two of these before bed often improves my mood significantly the next day, with no side effects. It is important to note that it works best with food, although it doesn't happen to me some people feel nauseous if they take 5HTP on an empty stomach. I just recently purchased these Natrol ones, and I like that the quantity for the price is much better than when purchased at your local pharmacy, and the caps are 100mg, so you can take smaller amounts than many of the 200mg caps that are available. Overall very pleased with these.

I find I do feel a bit more sleepy throughout the day. Not good. Secondly, does anyone else get a terrible burning in the top of their stomache?? I do. Also, I find that my bulimia nervosa has worsened 5 - 10 times its usual damage. I'm like binging and purging constantly... so I dont think its so great and being unregulated by the U.S. Goernment who knows whats in these pills probably all coming out of China... Dry Wall??? Thats what some blood pressure pills were found to have in them that were rip off pills coming into the United States from China... those being sold supposedly on the black market were actually making their way into Walgreens and CVS's across America. And still, we import their crap if we did this to a nation they'd declare war on us for tryign to posion their people. So not knowing what IS in these pills makes anything off the market a VERY HIGH RISK. Nothing. NOTTA NOTHING is MADE in America. Its made overseas and shipped here where the screw on a cap and stamp it MADE IN AMERICA. I wouldnt take this stuff anymore NOR would I take vitimins either since you can not trust American businesses to dot he right thing. They dont have these drugs and all analzed before putting them on their selves or up for sale. They only WANT to believe the label is honest and correct. Screw that how stupid can Americans get when you tell yourselves the label is honest. WOW! Shocking. But it did little for my Hunger but increased it. It might have helped a bit to fall alseep faster thats true. Did not much for my depression. And created a burn in my belly.