Kelly's St. John's Wort info pages

"5htp " , posted Fri 13 Jan 10:16

Hi. I've just started taking 5htp 300mg per day 200mg in evening 100 mg in morning. After about 4 days i felt great and this wasn't placebo effect cos i've taken loads of anti-deppressants in the past ... read more

papi

"any thoughts on Real SJW? " , posted Sun 8 Jan 09:55

Hello all, I am trying everything to get over my depression that has plagued me for years. It seems that lately it's really starting to affect my overall productivity as I have very little energy and ... read more

orzabal

"Have severe anxiety, which one should I try? " , posted Wed 28 Dec 10:45

Hi all, I'm new and have been experiencing crippling anxiety and don't like the prescription meds. What brand of SJW would any of you recommend? Any replies will be greatly appreciated, as I'm in some ... read more

CraigG

"Kira vs Healthspan (UK) " , posted Wed 28 Dec 03:08

Hi all,I have just started taking Kira SJW (have been taking 3-a-day instead of the recommended 1-a-day) Have only been taking it for 6 days and im sure it is making a difference (have only ha ... read more

tinkerpink10

"AMORYN???? PLEASE HELP ME " , posted Tue 27 Dec 15:38

HELP ME PLEASE!!!! I have been diagnosed with depression and perscribed Paxil...I don't want to take it and I got some info on AMORYN Has anyone had any success with Amoryn? I need to start it immedia ... read more

lolobro

"That Crap just does not work " , posted Mon 26 Dec 06:32

Yes I am tired of that crappy sundown's SWJ, dont even try it, simply does not work.4 weeks and still feelling the same way...Look for another brand or for God's help preferably. ... read more

Francisco

"Heard of "Nature's Way" " , posted Fri 9 Dec 14:27

I am new to St. John's wart, and bought "Nature's Way" brand, I'd like to hear some reviews, comments, etc. Thanks ... read more

kcnflman

"Standard Process " , posted Thu 8 Dec 17:08

Does anyone have experience using the Standard Process formula of SJW? I can typically tolerate their products better than other companies' but this is a new try for me. Thanks. ... read more

goldacamella

"New Chapter " , posted Wed 7 Dec 06:08

What is the recommended dosage of the New Chapter. The companies recommended is 1 a day. Does anyone take more and if so, why? Due to its potency of 10% if you take more, are you overdoing it.< ... read more

shojijones

"Kira uk " , posted Mon 5 Dec 06:07

Anyone know anything about Kira UK st johns wort. You can buy this at Boots. However it is 1 a day & 300mg SJW. Kira in the US is 3 a day 300mg SJW. Or 900mg SJW a day. Does anyone have any ideas on t ... read more

kheb3350

"where to buy " , posted Sun 4 Dec 15:03

Hi. I've been researching St. Johns Wort and I think it's something that I would like to try. I've had depression since I was 18 years old. I've been on Paxil cr and it's very hard for me to sleep on ... read more

IndianaGirl29

"Nature's Resource " , posted Tue 29 Nov 13:20

Hi,Does anybody have any feedback to offer about "Nature's Resource" brand St. John's Wort? I was taking HBC Protocols sjw for a while but found it too potent for me (I think the high-hyperforin ... read more

samantha47

"Somebody knows Sundown SJW " , posted Mon 28 Nov 12:55

HiIm new with SJW, I just broke with my girldfriend after 5 years and I have been pretty depressed for more than one and a half month, I started with Sundown's SJW standarized 0.3% hipecurium, ... read more

Francisco

"Amoryn on steroids! and 1/3 price!! " , posted Mon 21 Nov 12:56:

I recommend this . I used to use Aymoryn and it was doing nothing.I tried this from a Fitness shop and he also told me to take 2 "Special Two Vitamins" per day. All I can say is I feel much better ... read more

dave101

"herb phyters MENTAL EDGE BLEND " , posted Thu 17 Nov 08:09

Where can I purchase the herb above ... read more

vitamin

"Clinicians / Radiance 5-HTP " , posted Tue 15 Nov 14:20

Hi,Has anyone had experience with either 'Clinicians' or 'Radiance' brand 5-HTP? Both are avilable through a New Zealand online pharmacy.Thanks,Mike ... read more

polskamik

"Frustrated in canada -- any brand recommended " , posted Fri 28 Oct 15:38

I am in toronto, and have given up on being able to find kira brand. Can somebody suggest a good brand available in stores here?Its a little frustrating ... this question on a half decent bra ... read more

Frustrated

"Food and dosage questions " , posted Fri 21 Oct 08:53

I'm new here so I imagine these questions have been asked before but here goes:Does it make a difference whether or not you take SJW on an empty stomach or with food? I'm mostly concerned abo ... read more

JustJoe

"Amoryn-helped anyone ???? " , posted Fri 14 Oct 08:24

Hi guys ,I am from Poland and I got finally amoryn from uk.I don't know what should I expect from amoryn.I am suffering from social phobia and anxiety,obviously i am depressed because of that.I was ta ... read more

maciass26

"Where to buy Kira and Perika online? " , posted Mon 3 Oct 15:42

Hi,I was just wondering which is a valid website from which to buy these drugs from? What do you all use to order them from? iHerb comes up often has anyone ordered from them? I am currently u ... read more

liz358

"Brand, is it that important ? " , posted Sun 25 Sep 00:10

I really can't afford the expensive brands. Is it a mistake to buy the cheap ones ? Also does anyone know if it is available on prescription in the UK ? ... read more

Antonio

"Source Naturals " , posted Fri 23 Sep 11:59

I just bought a bottle of this from the Vitamin Shoppe. Does anybody have any reviews regarding this particular brand?Thanks in advance. ... read more

hugecanoli

"L-tryptophan -- brands? " , posted Mon 19 Sep 13:24

Hello,For those experiencing success with tryptophan, what brands do you use? ... read more

happy_camper

"New chapter SC27 10% hyperforin " , posted Thu 15 Sep 13:30

ANy one try this brand? Is it good? ... read more

bud

"Any Difference Between Perika and Kira...?? " , posted Wed 7 Sep 15:43

I realise there will probably be differences between different brands for individuals. So one person may find Perika better than Kira, and another may find Kira better than Perika.I was wonde ... read more

Buzz

"anxietol " , posted Sun 4 Sep 16:03

Have had side effects to so many anti-anxiety/antidepressant meds and just heard about anxietol. Can anyone tell me if they've had success or if it failed to help them? Thanks. ... read more

ativan8

"5htp " , posted Tue 30 Aug 13:36

Has anyone experianced heightened anxiety from htp? I took one 500mg tablet this morning with my st johns wort and had the worst anxiety all day. Heart was about to beat out of my chest. ... read more

chicklet

"Flora brand of SJW (canada) " , posted Tue 30 Aug 06:49

I am using a brand called Flora, which was the high end brand at the local health food store (Canadian). It has only been a few weeks but seems to be working great. After reading various postings on ... read more

saly

"Rollercoaster on Perika? " , posted Sat 13 Aug 15:45:

Has anyone else experienced inconsistency -- a mix of good and bad hours or days -- on Perika? Have been taking this since about March of this year. Have tried both lowering and increasing the dose, ... read more

FMacKay

"Tryptozen by Symbiotics " , posted Sun 7 Aug 22:46

I tried Tryptozen made by Symbiotics and it didn't have any effects, I even doubled the recommended dosage: nada. Main effect: a lighter wallet... ... read more

robbiemerril

"Perika , Kira in Canada " , posted Wed 3 Aug 20:18

Does anyone here know where I can find Kira or Perika in the Greater Toronto Area,ontario? I have tried Nutrition House, Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaws with no luck. Any help would be greatly apprecia ... read more

patrick_

"Seroctin " , posted Tue 2 Aug 10:57:

I contacted the main site that sells Seroctin, SuVida.com. From my research online I found out that they used to be Spring Wellness and they were known as the producers of Seroctin. Now if you go at < ... read more

robbiemerril

"Amoryn australia " , posted Mon 1 Aug 11:52

i live in australia and i've just bought 2 bottles of amoryn(120 tablets, 2month supply)but because of recent changes in my life, i wont be able to start using them.instead of letting them ... read more

yamaguchi

"Highly Recommend Seroctin " , posted Wed 27 Jul 21:03

I posted this at another website(psychobabble)about my experience with Seroctin.I definitely recommend it if you have Serotonin problems.I finally found a natural supplement worthy of my prais ... read more

lotus

"5htp " , posted Mon 25 Jul 06:13

Ive been taking 5htp(from holland&barratt) for the last 3 days for anxiety and depression. One in a morning, one at night, second day i felt great but today i feel drowsy,sick and generally just **** ... read more

rox

"GNC brand questions.. " , posted Sat 23 Jul 20:23

I'm taking the 'GNC Herbal Plus Standardized' St. John's Wort. Is this a good brand? ... read more

GregJ

"amoryn " , posted Mon 18 Jul 14:38

I have been on Amoryn for about 2 months and my depression is a lot better. My anxiety may have improved slightly, but not much. It took 5-6 weeks for it to start working and I increased my dose to ... read more

djm

"Good results with Kava Kava for SAD " , posted Thu 14 Jul 01:21:

Hey,Just wanted to share something that might be useful to someone else struggling with this. I have social anxiety disorder and I discovered that Kava Kava really helps me a lot.After doing s ... read more

robbiemerril

"Not for everyone " , posted Wed 6 Jul 16:14

Guys,Here is my sincere advice. Please Please don't take SJW on your own. Please consult your doctor before taking SJW. I had been taking SJW for 3 months. I stopped taking after I had ... read more

NNeram

"colustrum making me down " , posted Sun 3 Jul 23:40

Hi all, I started taking colustrum for the past 1 week and it is making feel low. I had these symptoms before when i was not taking 5-HTP. After taking 5-HTP, i was feeling great!. But colostrum is ne ... read more

lsgv

"Webber Naturals vs Healthybalance (costco) " , posted Sun 26 Jun 19:27

Hey folks;I have been taking Webber Naturals for about a week now and am feeling stomach upset and tired. Is this normal? I have found the Costco Brand (healthybalance) and was going to give t ... read more

summertime

"colostrum " , posted Sun 26 Jun 12:20

hi,i was thinking of trying,since iam not having great success with the 5-htp/omega 3 fish oil.any other people on here that have had good effects from it?i just dont want to waste my money on somethi ... read more

kevincadogan

"SJW + Nexium " , posted Fri 24 Jun 12:27

Does SJW interact with Nexium?. Anybody know?. Thanks ... read more

NNeram

"Spring Valley (Wal-Mart) " , posted Wed 22 Jun 01:37

I searched for Spring Valley in this forum and it was when they were in early stages of taking it. So I was just wondering after taking Spring Valley for a while, did it work? I know it's one of the ... read more

Soccerguy091289

"peppermint oil " , posted Tue 21 Jun 17:07

Hey, I mentioned colostrum,lemon balm and passion flower earlier. And I just tried peppermint oil yesterday and like passion flower and lemon balm it has a very calming effect. ... read more

robo

"perika half-life " , posted Sun 12 Jun 11:18

I have been taking Perika for a few weeks and often experience a "jolt" of energy about three hours after taking it. Some time later this levels off. I know the half-life of hyperforin is only about ... read more

FMacKay

"5 HTP Sexual Side Effects? " , posted Sat 4 Jun 00:31

Hi Everyone,This is my first post here. I just began taking 5 HTP for depression and anxiety and at 150 mg a day I began having the same sexual side effects as the SSRI's gave me. It's not total i ... read more

shesingsjazz

"colostrum, the 6 hour miracle " , posted Thu 2 Jun 21:40

hi,I've been taking colostrum for six month's now. It has helped me a lot with my s.a.d. and depression. It is the nutrition produced in breast milk the first six hours after birth. It is taken fr ... read more

robo

"hbc or Perika " , posted Wed 1 Jun 21:37

Is HBC Protocols brand as good as Perika.Anyone with experience using these two please respond. ... read more

lotus

"Vegetarian Omega-3 / "Fish" Oil Tablets " , posted Sat 21 May 18:50

Does anyone know the names of any brands of capsules suitable for vegetarians, and which contain Omega-3 or a vegetarian version of fish oils?Thanks for any help!! ... read more

Buzz

"what to buy? " , posted Fri 20 May 15:15

Hello, seeking a brand of SJW with a least 900mg/ a pill. It should be cheap, and it have to be from a place that ships to EU. Im so confused with all these brands, what to buy?Thank you! ... read more

danishhair

"New to 5-HTP " , posted Thu 19 May 04:25

I was wondering does anyone know how long you need to be off 5-HTP before you can commence on another anti-depressant. I am about to start 5-HTP and would like to know this icase it doesnt work. ... read more

magnus

"Which should I use for 5HTP " , posted Wed 18 May 22:33

Hi everyoneI currently suffer from insomnia and anxiety, mood swings, food cravings and I am looking into 5HTP with Griffonia Simplicifolia that increases serotonin level. I've looked up t ... read more

starlightgirl

"Does Perika lose Potency After Bottle Opened? " , posted Wed 18 May 19:37

Has anyone else taking Perika experienced this: I've been taking Perika for a couple months now. A few weeks ago, it seemed to be progressively losing effectiveness. I started a new bottle a couple da ... read more

Psyc 2

"dosage help " , posted Tue 10 May 19:13

Hi, what is the correct dosage for 5-HTP. I am using Natrol brand and taking 200mg/day right. Started 2 days back. Is this correct to start with or should i go for 300mg/day? I am suffering from SA & ... read more

lsgv

"Help " , posted Tue 10 May 17:07

Which is best brand for SOcial Anxiety/Shyness. Safeway Select (Hypericin .3%) or Perika> Thanks ... read more

NNeram

"5-htp & sceletium " , posted Mon 9 May 14:53

does anyone know if it is safe to take 5-htp and sceletuim together? ... read more

tullipsara

"5-htpworks great " , posted Sun 8 May 16:44

5-htp is working great for me. My depression is much better. it has provided 80 percent releif of my fibromyalgia. This is the second time I have taken it. this is also the second time it has work ... read more

paulykats71

"Valupak - anyone in the UK tried this? " , posted Fri 6 May 09:31

I'm currently using the Boots one-a-day SJW (except I'm using it three times a day since the pills are 300mg and 0.3%). Seems quite good so far, if ridiculously spendy.My local chemist has Va ... read more

bingbong

"Spring Valley (Wal-Mart) St. John's Wort " , posted Thu 5 May 20:55:

I know this topic has come up a few times before, but I really would like to know more about people's experience with this brand and how it made them feel, and how it compares to other brands. I'm new ... read more

Jeremy

"I Swear by Amoryn " , posted Thu 5 May 16:47

I'm surprised to hear 2 out of 2 negative replies for Amoryn, because I absolutely swear by the stuff. It really turned my outlook around, and I tried nearly everything... Of course nothing works for ... read more

cjpiper

"I need ro know this before I take it tomorrow " , posted Thu 5 May 13:36

I have a brand from GNC I just got today that says it's 1200mg but it says to take it 3 times a day.. I don't get it. Says Hypericum perforatum,300mg of a 1:4 extract, Hyperforin active minimum 3% ... read more

liz1977

"Which Brand should I take?. Please Help " , posted Wed 4 May 17:03

I'm not depressed but I have social anxiety. I fear of speaking infront others and very anxious around other people. I always think what other might think if speak infront of others. I feel very shy w ... read more

NNeram

"Exulin " , posted Tue 3 May 18:21

Has anyone tried Exulin, which I recently came across in a search? I would be interested, as on another site I saw it compared favourably to Amoryn. I have tried Amoryn with some success, although wen ... read more

robbie

"Which Brand Comes is 900 mg? " , posted Mon 2 May 11:45

Hello! Does anyone know what brand comes in a 900mg once a day dosing (SJW)? I've looked online and cannot find any. I have a very hard time taking 3 pills, feel like I can't get them down. Thanks! ... read more

walkbyfaith

"tired " , posted Sat 30 Apr 12:53

I am hung over feeling and tired all the time I take 900 mg SJW 50 mg 5 htp and .75 mg of meletonin a day I have depression and insomnia if i don't. What is wrong here? ... read more

Cheryl Jo

"SJW " , posted Sat 30 Apr 12:50

Can I take St Johns wort and Melitonan in the same day also 5-Htp. How much SJW do i take I am female weigh 130 lbs. ... read more

Cheryl Jo

"HBC " , posted Thu 28 Apr 23:13

Does anyone or has anyone had experience with HBC protocols SJW compared to Perika,as I know both of them are stadardized for hyperforin. ... read more

lotus

"Anyone still have Movana? " , posted Wed 27 Apr 17:08

I used to take Movana and it was great. I haven't found another brand that works anywhere nearly as well for me. Does anyone have a stockpile or know where I can still buy it? Unfortunately it was dis ... read more

somebody

"Australian brands... " , posted Tue 26 Apr 23:01

Has anyone used blackmores? Or any other brands for that matter? How have your experiences been? ... read more

unsure

"Gaia Brand? Any feedback.. " , posted Sun 24 Apr 11:53

Hi,I bought SJW today and they only had 2 brands and the salesperson told me this was good. It is the Gaia brand, is anyone familiar with this?Thanks,Suzi ... read more

sreed0516

"no more prescriptive drugs!! " , posted Thu 21 Apr 19:31

My first time here, I'm going to whine.I'm 34 years old and I have been dealing or not dealing with depression for many years. I have been on approx. 7 or so medications perscribed from my do ... read more

thor

"dosage confusion??? " , posted Tue 19 Apr 11:24

So if one tablet is 333mg (0.3 % hypericin ) that is 999 micrograms then? ... read more

stuarthouse58

"what brand to buy " , posted Fri 15 Apr 11:34

I have insomnia and was wondering what brand others might use that have sleep problems.. ... read more

jingles

"A Good St. Johns Wort Brand Regulated By Mgs " , posted Sat 9 Apr 15:13:

I've noticed a lot of the brands I've looked at aren't regulated by MGs... Is it possible that someone could give me the name of a st. john's wort brand that is? Thanks so much,~Cat ... read more

HeadBangerChic