Review on Renew Actives 5HTP 200mg - Natural Mood Support Supplement with Calcium - Extra Strength to Boost Serotonin Levels and Relieve Stress - Amino Acid Sleep Aid - 120 Capsules by Ann Coleman

I used 5HTP before and decided to try this version. However, I recently read that you should not take 5HTP for more than three days unless under a doctor's supervision. Another source is very different and he says you shouldn't take it for a few months. A scientific article on the NIH website states that "5-HTP alone is contraindicated in depression and all processes related to the catecholamine component because of its ability to promote the breakdown of these neurotransmitters. 5-HTP should be administered to patients with caution, since deficiencies in dopamine and norepinephrine can exacerbate existing disease processes or trigger catecholamine-related problems." I'm not at liberty to attempt to explain this, but the source seems authoritative. Of course only mild depression should be self-treated. Major depression indicates the need to see a doctor. Research is ongoing in this area, so don't feel like ignoring the advice of the first doctor you see ". If you are uncomfortable with him or her, get another opinion. 5HTP is also advertised for other symptoms including weight control. It has never helped me with my weight. I have not noticed any negative side effects from it. This particular one version of 5HTP also contains calcium.The rest of the ingredients appear to be safe, although there are humans There are people who do not like taking magnesium stearate. Glad it's made in the USA.