Posted by JohnL on February 25, 2000, at 5:19:23
In reply to st. john's wort/ sam-E/ 5htp, posted by ruth on February 24, 2000, at 13:28:46
Ruth,
I have tried all three. I personally found 5HTP to be the best of the three. Unfortunately it gave me some sort of strange urinary burning sensation, which I've never heard of with anyone else. It's not in literature anywhere and it puzzled the pdocs.
I found SAMe helpful, and fast. But no miraculous cure. The closest thing to a miracle for me was 5HTP.
I believe the best approach with these three choices is a combination of any two of them together. SJW+5HTP, SJW+SAMe, 5HTP+SAMe, or even all three together. The best for you should make itself known within a week. If it takes longer to notice any benefit, then it's probably off target. It could work through a trickle down effect in continued time, but is missing the bullseye.
Any or all three are clearly beneficial for some people. Only through a personal trial will you know how they work with you.
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