Topic Title: 5-HTP high dose issues.
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, Sun 10 Nov 02:56
Hi all, I'm thinking of using 5-HTP to control apetite. I am an occasional ecstacy user and find that the apetite reduction power of this drug is incredible, unfortunately, overly frequent use eats your brain. I was actually introduced to 5-HTP through this scene as many educated users supplement their high with 5-HTP in order to reduce the uptake and breakdown of dopamine, the main cause of the drug's neurotoxicity. I feel that 5 HTP may be a positive option for achieving this same apetite reduction.
I've been doing a bit of research around the internet and have read about eosinophilia myalgia syndrome. Seems like a pretty politically motivated study for the most part, but I'm wondering if it might be a bigger risk in the higher dosages suggested for weight loss. I think they said they found up to 15% of the level of peak-x that is considered dangerous. I'm assuming this is a regular 200mg dose. so if I'm taking 800mg daily, doesn't that translate to about 60% of a dangerous peak-x dose? Is my math correct here or am I totally off base? does this concern anyone else? has anyone actually gotten EMS from 5-htp aside from that one case? Are there other side effects beside nausea that might become a problem in high doses? Is 5-HTP effective as an appetite suppressant? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Posts: 0 | | Registered: Sun 10 Nov 2002 2:35 |
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| |  "Re(1):5-HTP high dose issues."
, Sat 23 Nov 05:32
I used to take 500 mg/day and did not find it effective as an appetite suppressant.
How do you feel taking 800 mg/day? I read somewhere that the effective dose for appetite suppression was 900 mg/day.
I have not experienced any side effects.
MJ DuPont
Posts: 405 | | Registered: Wed 20 Jun 2001 6:19 |
| | "Re(1):5-HTP high dose issues." , Sun 10 Nov 03:57
If you are referring to the Mayo Clinic study, then you are right on the money -- definitely a hidden agenda there. Those Mayo researchers garnered some recognition for themselves during the EMS outbreak of 1989. Their attempt to re-heat the "Peak X" scare fell on its face, as you'll notice by the absolute dearth of articles that referenced it afterwards. I would totally discount the Mayo study.
"Peak X" is screened strictly these days, usually by reverse osmosis (ROM) filtration. ROM filtration screens by molecular weight and there's a huge difference in the weights of 5-HTP and Peak X.
Epyx
Posts: 375 | | Registered: Mon 3 Dec 2001 22:11 |
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