Posted by cache-monkey on December 8, 2004, at 18:13:03
In reply to Re: L-tryptophan or 5-HTP; a few questions .Lar? » cache-monkey, posted by MKB on December 8, 2004, at 0:24:55
<< Larry said he takes veterinary tryptophan, which is safe. However, I found the website www.healthrecovery.com and ordered from them.>>
I've seen the veterinary stuff, too. It looks like it's much cheaper than the price on healthrecovery.com. I'm a little sketched out by the vet stuff, but Larry (Hoover, I assume) seems to know what he's talking about.
<< Making and selling the real Tryptophan is much more complicated than making 5HTP. That is probably one reason you don't find many companies selling it. I think www.healthrecovery.com sells Tryptophan because they know it's better and safer than 5HTP. They also use it in their clinic as they treat patients. Are you aware that many psychiatrists prescribe Tryptophan for depression? I believe it is still closely regulated in Canada and in the UK. >>
Yeah, that actually makes sense. I guess healthrecovery could more easily sell 5-HTP, but chose to go with the tryptophan.
<< I hope Larry jumps in here and explains this a little better. Anyway, I've been on it now for about a month and I plan to continue. I don't see how it can "poop out" since it is a natural amino acid your body needs. Sorry I'm not better able to explain it, but I'm learning. >>
Hmm. I read about poop-out with 5-HTP on this board somewhere, but maybe that's different since it's not an amino acid. I guess the worry is that the serotonin transporter becomes more active in response to the increased serotonin flow and starts sucking more back up after a while. (I.e. for some people depression might be caused by an overactive reuptake system...)
<< Sorry I'm not better able to explain it, but I'm learning. >>
No worries; I'm learning, as well. It would also be nice to hear Larry's take, but your input is definitely appreciated.
Best,
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