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Review on ๐Ÿ’Š NOW Supplements 5-HTP 50 mg โ€“ Neurotransmitter Support, Veg Capsules (90 count) by Beny Teller

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Good product but only take the recommended dosage on the bottle.

5-HTP has been used worldwide for many years. However, I found that taking very high doses (my stupidity) caused a blood clot to form in a blood vessel in one eye, resulting in a 50% loss of vision. It appears that when taken in high doses, 5-HTP can cause serotonin syndrome, in which serotonin is now released into the bloodstream instead of to its intended target, the brain. I stopped taking it, took a baby aspirin and my vision went back to normal. I found that 5-HTP also increased my cortisol levels, which made me feel jittery and slept less. Instead I will try L-Tryptophan in combination. with GABA for sleep.

Pros
  • GMP Quality Assurance: NPA An assessed GMP certification means that every aspect of NOW's manufacturing process has been verified, including our laboratory/testing methods (stability, potency and product formulation).
Cons
  • weak