Topic Title: Dupont...
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, Sat 10 Nov 11:09
Hi Dupont,
I have read in one of your postings that SJW gave you headaches. This is also the case for me. I take Kava Kava for anxiety and SJW for depression. I do not know anything about 5-HTP, only that a few people haved raved about it on this site. Is it similar to SJW or does it do a totally different job? Thanks for any advice.
BB
Posts: 5 | | Registered: Sun 28 Oct 2001 12:38 |
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| | "Re(1):Dupont..." , Sun 11 Nov 08:26
5htp increases the amount of serotonin that reaches the brain and sjw keeps the serotonin in your body longer, and more of it available. I think a combination of the 2 would be the ideal way to treat depression. But as in my case sjw had side effects that really bothered me.
I used a higher dosage of 5htp, than most people on this forum, 250 mg 2xs/day, but I felt immediate results. 5htp also increases melatonin levels in the brain so when you first start taking it you will probably feel tired.
I also take Kava Kava when I'm feeling extremely stressed out, and it helps, I feel very relaxed on Kava Kava. But I have to say the 5htp is really what cured my depression, it was a life saver for me. I no longer need to take such a high dose of 5htp, but I do still take at least 100mg daily.
MJ DuPont
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Posts: 128 | | Registered: Wed 20 Jun 2001 6:19 |
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