Posted by JLx on July 25, 2007, at 14:16:57
In reply to flatulence with 5-htp, posted by jessers11581 on July 23, 2007, at 22:07:42
> Has anyone else experienced this? I'm assuming it's the 5-htp, but I can't say for sure. I've been taking 100 mg. at night before bed. Before that, I was on 50 mg. and didn't notice a lot of digestive distress, but now... whoa. Bloating, rumbling, and AWFUL gas. Any insight or suggestions as to how I can eliminate this side effect, if it IS indeed a side effect? Thanks! :)
It IS a possible side effect: http://www.5-htp.org.uk/5-htp-side-effects.php
I know there are serotonin receptors in the stomach but I wonder what the connection is with these symptoms, and how they might be counteracted. Probiotics generally help me with gas.
JL
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