THORNE 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) – Serotonin Support for Sleep and Stress Management – 90 Capsules
$37.00
From the brand
Foundational Wellness
Sports Nutrition
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 1.83 x 1.83 x 3.22 inches; 0.8 ounces
Date First Available : January 11, 2004
Manufacturer : Thorne Research
ASIN : B00GDXHBS2
Sleep: Supports restful sleep*
Stress: Nutritional support for stress*
Cravings: Helps decrease sugar cravings*
Positivity: Supports a healthy outlook*
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Sara Hagen –
Really helps with depression and anxiety.
I have been tapering from 60mg of Cymbalta (I’m down to about 2.5mg now) for almost 3 years. It’s been totally brutal and horrible despite how slow I have taken it. I’ve been taking 5htp since I got down to about 25mg of Cymbalta. THERE IS NO WAY I would ever make it through the taper without taking this 5htp.Not all 5htp brands are equal. This is the best one I have found, probably because it has the methylated B-6, and because Thorne is a generally a good quality brand to begin with. Cymbalta is an SNRI- the 5htp only boosts serotonin and not norepinephrine (just a side note, on the off chance that someone reading this is tapering off an SNRI), but still, I can’t emphasize enough how much it has helped me. There are other supplements one can take to help with Norepinephrine…I haven’t found one that works for me yet, but everyone is different. Also, other vitamins I take, such as vitamin d, methylated b12, and methylated b complex, have been game changers.My son (17) also has depression and anxiety. He takes this 5htp, a super high quality fish oil, vitamin D, methylated vitamin b complex, and a multivitamin. He is literally two different people depending on whether he is taking his supplements regularly (we’re on good streak currently, he’s been taking them nearly every day for over two months and is feeling great).I almost never write reviews, but something told me to tonight. Who knows, maybe it will help someone. 🙂
Grits –
It really works
Without disclosing the specific medical situation involved with a close family member, I will say that this product truly does work, and has totally replaced previous prescription medication. As a retired healthcare provider, I am very familiar with the prescriptions available to treat certain conditions, as well as the fact that 5-HTP can be an excellent alternative. In this case, this particular brand in the right dosage works very well. As with any condition and personal differences, your experience may be different. But in this case, I can confidently say that this specific product should not be blamed if you don’t get the results you are looking for. Physicians often have to change dosages and even medications to meet the needs of each patient, and lack of positive results may not be the fault of the specific medication (or in this case, OTC alternative). This works! And the company seems to be one of the very best. We’ve switched to their brand on a number of products, and been pleased with results.
Johnathan –
Best 5HTP product
Best 5HTP product I’ve ever used. Cognition feels much better, ‘m falling asleep easier now and resting overall has improved.
Jb –
Experienced 5-HTP customer
Hi, I’ve been taking 5 HTP for about three years now – stayed loyal to my first brand for a year, elevated my game to my second brand in the second year and now I’m on my second bottle of Thorne, and in no uncertain terms I simply have never felt better. I’m 60, healthy, post-menopausal, and I take two 100 mg tabs every night along with two magnesium and a bio-identical progesterone with a glass of hot water and 15 mins of stretching. I sleep like an infant at the feet of Zeus, honestly not only do I fall asleep well, but I also sleep consistently through the night, not that 5 HTP is just a sleeping aid, it’s not. My mental health is more steady and stable than in years. My well-being feels steady and stable. I simply cannot say enough about this relatively expensive product – I think I’ll stick with it. How can you shake a stick at feeling that’s good?
Sdsearcher –
This actually works!
I’ve suffered from insomnia for many many years. I have hashimoto’s thyroid disease, low progesterone and adrenal insufficiency. I also carry the MTHFR genetic mutation and am homozygous for C677T. So, I have some issues that I’ve been dealing with.I used to be able to fall asleep but was unable to stay asleep. I only slept 90 minutes at a time and then when I woke up, I would be up for over an hour before I could fall back to sleep. Then in the last year, I’ve had trouble falling asleep as well. I tried everything. I tried magnesium glycinate, melatonin, benadryl, ashwaganda, several products from health food stores, gaba….you name it, I’ve tried it. My doctor tried to shove anti-depressants on me but I’m not depressed. I just cannot sleep!Enter 5-HTP. Wow. As a last resort, I tried this supplement. It’s not cheap, but it is the first thing that has worked for me. It took me taking 4-6 pills per day for a month and now I have actually been able to sleep 4-5 hours straight! That is unheard of. It’s like a miracle. And, I notice I am dreaming too. I don’t think I was ever getting into a deep enough sleep to dream before, but the 5-HTP seems to be helping me get a better quality of sleep in addition to helping me sleep.I wish this wasn’t so expensive though as you can quickly go through a bottle in less than a month and if you take 6 pills per day you can run through the bottle in two weeks. I am going to back off to 3 pills per day and then 2 and see if I can still sleep. If I can’t, I will have to go back to the higher dosage. I like Thorne Research products and I also take 5-MTHF for the MTHFR mutation as well as selenium. Thorne’s products are always high quality.
Haley –
Good quality product
I’ve bought a few different vitamins from this brand and they’re always good quality and the perfect amount in each capsule.
Sunmee Joo –
It works!
I have had a problem falling asleep for over a year. After reviewing books, I started to take 5-hydroxytrytophen along with Inositol and Neruo Mag. I have been taking for 5 days and I feel difference!