Posted by KarenRB53 on October 25, 2007, at 7:19:46
In reply to Re: source for l-tryptophan » Fivefires, posted by circusboy on October 9, 2007, at 19:40:54
> There's just not enough energy on this board these days, it seems... sorry for the late reply. I only check here a couple of times a week anymore (not that I'm a prolific poster anyway...).
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> Anyway. I'm having success with the Doctor's Best brand of tryptophan. I buy it from www.iherb.com. Normally not a big fan of Doctor's Best, but it's doing the trick. I use the powder form so I can calibrate my doses more carefully. 500mg (the most common capsule dose) is too much for me. Even when I take it before bed, I have a sort of fuzzy hangover the next day. ~225mg (1/8 teaspoon) has been just about right.
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> Anyway, good luck... let me know if you've got any more questions about my experience with this stuff.Do you use the tryptophan instead of taking antidepressants? Does it help with depression for you?
Thanks,Karen
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