BulkSupplements.com 5-HTP 5-Hydroxytryptophan Powder - 250g (Pack of 1)

I love this supplement company. I love how fast the product gets to me and the quality of every powder I have purchased from them. I'm a happy returning customer and will be continuing to buy from BulkSupplements for as long as I can. I purchased 5-HTP to try for my anxiety. I've read for years how effective and quick this stuff is supposed to be but I've spent a lot of money trying to find something to help calm me to only come up empty. I'm very introverted and I work with the public; I've been needing to find something that would act quickly during those times when getting away from the source of the stress is not an option. I've not been disappointed by the other products I have bought from them so I decided to give this one a try. Here's what I have found out in the weeks since (please keep in mind this is how I do it because this is how it works for my body/particular chemistry/issues; what works for me may be opposite of what you need to do): ~ I measure out about 100 MG to dissolve under my tongue (I find the taste pleasant and it dissolves FAST; this powder does not linger in water) and feel it in about 20-30 minutes. It is a very calming effect. Not acute; not euphoric (I experience euphoria with L-Tryptophan and wasn't sure if the same thing would happen with this product) but nice and mellow. ~ I take about 400 MG at night to help me sleep. Works like a charm. It's an all over relaxation; gone are the racing thoughts and the physical tension I carry. Anything over and I find it hard to get out of bed the next day. I dosed too high the first week I had it and each early morning was torture. That was my fault, however. I got a little zealous with the product. I highly recommend you play around with the powder to see what the sweet spot is for you. ~ I have read about taking it with B6 and without B6 and I don't have anything intelligent to add to the debate. I've tried both and couldn't tell a difference either way. To be fair, however, I only tried it with B6 once. Maybe it would have felt different if I gave it more time. I'm considering dumping the powder into my green tea to see if what I read about ECGC turns out to be true. I will update when/if I have anything to add. ~ I cycle the powder just out of caution. I was doing five days on and two off but I have L-Tryptophan powder now and so I've been doing one night/day with one and the next with the other. So far so good! ~ I'm one of those that experiences some pretty unpleasant nausea if I don't put something on my stomach with the 5-HTP. It doesn't have to be a lot (I've taken to eating an apple with it because of reading that you need to take the powder with a carb to help it do its thing) and it doesn't matter if I take the powder before/after eating it just matters that I don't take it on an empty stomach. It's a nasty stomach ache like none other I've ever had before. I was hoping I wouldn't be one of those that experiences it and I've tried lowering the dose- it still hurts my stomach. I read food can slow/block the full absorption and that makes me a little sad (I hate the idea of 'wasting' my supps!) but all I need to do to remind myself why I need to take it with food is try it without. The stomach issues are common to the product and is the closest thing to a 'complaint' I have. I will be ordering again when I am out. Thanks for all the hard work, guys! You rock!

I got off antidepressants using 5-HTP and L-Tyrosine in a 1:10 ratio, per recommendation of my naturopath. This was really amazing because when I tried to taper my antidepressants without supplements, I went from feeling good to feeling some of the absolute worst depression I've experienced, and I've struggled with depression most of my life. Once I added 5-HTP and Tyrosine I was able to taper off the antidepressants with minimal side effects. 5-HTP helps the body produce serotonin, while L-Tyrosine helps the body produce dopamine, which somehow balances that out. It's important to take them together because supplementing one in high levels like I am without adding in the other can create an imbalance in your brain chemicals. 5-HTP on it's own has a slightly sedating effect, so it's good to take it at night, but I take part of my dose in the morning with Tyrosine and don't have a problem. Taking the supplements in pill form was getting expensive (much more so than the antidepressants), so I decided to try BulkSupplements, which are significantly cheaper than getting them in capsules. I have no interest in trying to make my own capsules, so I just mix the powders with water and drink it fast while holding my breath. It works! Figuring out the dosage was a little tricky, but here is what I do: In the a.m. (right after I get up) I mix 1/16 tsp (approx. 100 mg) 5-HTP + 1 tsp (approx. 2000 mg) Tyrosine In the p.m. (just before I go to bed) I mix 1/8 tsp (approx. 200 mg) 5-HTP + 1/2 tsp (approx. 1000 mg) Tyrosine I do the different dosages because Tyrosine is slightly energizing while 5-HTP is slightly sedating. I tried doing the entire dosage of Tyrosine in the morning and the entire dosage of 5-HTP at night and felt very irritable during the day. When I reduced the dosage slightly I noticed a difference in my mood, so I know it's having a significant effect. The 5-HTP powder has a slightly sweet flavor. It's not very pleasant, but I take it in such small amounts and so quickly that it doesn't really matter to me. I'm taking a relatively high dosage because, as I said, I'm using them to replace anti-depressants. I'd recommend talking to a naturopath about dosages and what might be right for you, and I definitely recommend taking 5-HTP with a 1:10 ratio of Tyrosine. When I asked about 5-HTP for depression to my primary care doctor, she had no idea what I was talking about, and instead put me on anti-depressants. She also recommended tapering antidepressants in a way that was incredibly harmful to me, so be wary of primary care doctors when it comes to this sort of thing. General physicians well trained on a lot of things, but supplements and diet are generally not among them. If you are more of a do-it-yourself-er, then I'd highly recommend the book The Mood Cure by Julie Ross: http://www.amazon.com/Mood-Cure-4-Step-Program-Emotions--Today/dp/0142003646/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1400876462&sr=1-1&keywords=the+mood+cure It details how to figure out what supplements you may need and how much. Overall, this is a high quality and effective supplement.

Have been taking this alongside L -Tyrosine in a 1:10 ratio to combat depression/anxiety. I went to the doctors a day ago and asked him about these supplements, he said there's nothing wrong with taking them, they have minimal side-effects and as long as it works for me it's okay, but to never take it with prescription medication in case I decided to go that route down the road. Overall I noticed a positive difference in my mood/anxiety when I'm in higher stress situations where I would normally feel a lot more uncomfortable than usual. It's not a sedating effect at all. I felt like my speech was more clear when I was speaking with others. Lastly, be careful not to overdo it with the 5-htp at first, for me anything above 100mg at a time was messing with my stomach a little I was having bowel movements close to diarreah you need to eat a meal with this stuff. Because of this I stayed at the 91mg dosage and haven't had that issue since. Overall not bad, I would reccomend people try this first if you're seriously considering getting some sort of anti-depressant/anti-anxiety medication.

I will make the disclaimer that I don't have a ton of experience with supplementation, I've just taken a few different vitamins/supplements over the course of time and have done research and experiment enough to try and find out what works for me. Here are a few things that will hopefully be helpful to people considering this product: 1. I have no experience with 5-HTP prior to this, so I can't compare the quality of this product to another brand's. That said, based on other customer reviews and my own personal experience, I am convinced Bulk Supplements makes a high quality 5-HTP. 2. Why I take it: I was treated for depression for several years. I have been off prescription medication for a couple years now, but sometimes still have lingering symptoms of depression. I think I will always have that, I believe it is part of my biology (it runs in the family). That, coupled with some recent traumatic events in my life, has caused my symptoms to intensify. I did not want to go back on prescriptions, so I have been experimenting with different supplements (NAC, L-Tyrosine, etc.). I have to say that so far 5-HTP is the most effective supplement I have tried for the purpose of improving my mood and stabalizing my mood (I find I am less irritable, it is easier to be more optimistic, etc.) 3. BulkSupplements has phenomenal customer service. After ordering this product they offered to let me try any of their other products in the smallest size for absolutely free. I believe this company cares about their relationships to the consumer. 4. How I take it: This product does not have much of a taste, though what little taste it does have isn't bad. It's a little sweet. I sometimes put it under my tongue and let it dissolve. Otherwise I will hold some water in my mouth, put the powder in, and swallow the mixture. It's that easy. 5. What I don't notice: Many reviews on here mention they have intense dreams if they take this product about 2 hours before bedtime. While my sleep patterns do seem to be better, and I feel I get somewhat more restful sleep, I typically don't remember my dreams and that hasn't changed yet even if I take it at the suggested time. Perhaps I need to increase my dose to get this effect, but if I take about 1/16th of a teaspoon (which seems to be a very common dosage for people) I do not experience vivid dreams. All that said, I would certainly recommend this product specifically and this company in general.

Since I was about 7 years old, I've had some form of insomnia. When all 3 hit together & stick around, things get extremely difficult, very quickly. Add CFS and fibromyalgia, & the result is feeling like you have horrible flu ALL. THE. TIME. Home remedies and prescription meds were useless. At one point I had 6 insomnia prescriptions in rotation; nothing worked more than 3 days, most only 1 or 2. Not Ambien, Restoril, Lunesta, Rozerem, Halcion... 5-HTP seems to be the miracle I've been looking for. I've been taking it for about a week now, & IT STILL WORKS! Insomnia, fibromyalgia & CFS made my life some degree of hell for 36 years; but taking this is working wonders for the insomnia & lowering the pain levels gradually. I've just been swallowing it as is I'm only taking about 200 mg (rounded 1/16 tsp). It isn't tasteless, but not bad at all. There's a faint sweetness first, then a really faint bitter; like 5 minutes after you bit into an orange seed, & immediately spit it out. It's a very mild bitterness that only lasts a second, & so worth it to 'go the f*ck to sleep.' Caution: start low & go slow! Don't take a big dose right away, that nausea is NO JOKE. You might be surprised how much good a 100-200mg dose will do, anyway.

Prior to taking this supplement I was experiencing a 9 month bout with mild depression. My doctor expressed that she wanted me to try Prozac. I am very much against taking any medication since I know what triggered my bout and it was a mild bout. I decided to try 5 htp and if it didn't help then I would entertain my doctor's suggestion as it was getting tiresome starting every day off feeling down in the dumps and hopeless. I started by taking 1/8 tsp. of this 5 htp before bed every other night. I did find that I got a better quality of sleep and I definitely felt happier and had a more positive outlook for the day. Now I do not wake up feeling sad and as if I have to fight my way through the day. I also find that I don't need to take it every day or multiple times per day. I have gone so far as once per week but if I experience a challenging or extremely negative event and I find myself getting down about things I will take the one dose at night and I am good to go. I have also been able to clear the fog that had taken hold of my mind and was able to create a bucket list of things to do to keep myself going and having something to look foward to. I have the energy and desire to get out and enjoy life more. Prior to this I dragged through the day just waiting to be able to get back to bed and away from it all. It is difficult when your mind becomes your worst enemy but with my experience this 5 htp has given me the armor I need to protect myself and get my mind back on track. I sure do hope it works for anyone who needs it. Additional information: I am female, 40 years old, weigh about 130lbs, and had no prior experience with prolonged depression symptoms.

Bulk Supplements is the way to go for me because: 1. There are no fillers 2. Items are not mixed. So I can pick a specific item for a specific cause 3. Packaging is good; delivery is on time 4. Bulk Supplements items are cheaper compared to other vendors 5. Most of the reviews for Bulk Supplement items are over 100. Reading these reviews gives a precise idea as to how effective the item is (though the effectiveness need not correlate with the purity of the item, rather the item's effectiveness in curing the ailment). I follow the below regimen, and plan on moving from other vendors to Bulk Supplements for Protein, Ginseng and Green tea which I currently source from another manufacturer. As an overarching review, I will have to say that Bulk Supplements products are of excellent purity. I had a few skirmishes with items such as 5HTP - wherein my stomach started rumbling, and I had nausea, but that is not because of this vendor. It is the nature of the supplement which I plan to permanently avoid. Purchased Supplements L-Arginine - Blood pressure, pulse regulation - will purchase from Bulk Supplements again 5-HTP - mood elevation - will not purchase this item from any vendor in the future. Zinc Citrate - avoid allergies, skin health - will purchase from Bulk Supplements again Magnesium - avoid social anxiety - will purchase from Bulk Supplements again L-Citruline DL Malate 2:1 - will purchase from Bulk Supplements again N Acetyl L Tyrosine - 100 - will purchase from Bulk Supplements again Milk Thistle - 500 - liver detox - will purchase from Bulk Supplements again Cinnamon Bark - blood sugar management - will purchase from Bulk Supplements again Sample Supplements Creatine Monohydrate Powder - body sculpting - I am contemplating if this supplement is really needed since it is not a permanent fix. Pure Longjack Extract 100:1 Powder - enhance sexual health - Will not purchase from any vendor again bitter melon - blood sugar management - will purchase from Bulk Supplements berberine - blood sugar management ( I am not diabetic, but am preemptively managing my blood sugar to avoid T2D.) - will purchase from Bulk Supplements melatonin - sleep, anxiety- will purchase from Bulk Supplements Passion Flower - anxiety- will purchase from Bulk Supplements

I would give this 1 star because I do not care to sleep that much - it is REALLY strong and scares me a little - but it does WORK, so that didn't seem fair. Also, it works well for my husband. So this 3-star is a compromise. Please, take an extremely small dose. I can't seem to get a small enough dose to not be knocked out, so I quit taking it. I actually wanted the 5-HTP as an anti-depressant, but it didn't work that way for me. I didn't feel any better (I didn't feel any worse either, just too sleepy/tired). Yes, I had more dreams, but they were actually distressing dreams - bad things happening. HOWEVER, I got the L-TYROSINE & MUCINA PRURIENS from this same company (Bulk Supplements), along with Quericin from another company, and some empty capsules, and made my own DOPA-BOOST (I love that product), which works much better. The capsules I made are about 50 times less expensive than Dopa-Boost. Part of the issue is that 5-HTP is so concentrated it's difficult to get the dose right. The L-Tyrosine & Mucina Pruriens, not nearly as concentrated, so it wasn't as much of an issue. The 5-HTP seems to be working well for my husband, he is sleeping better. He is sleeping a bit too long. But he often had sleepless nights, so this is a big improvement. In all fairness, I already take 50 mg of trazadone (small dose of anti-depressant for sleep), and Organic India's Ashwaghanda (love it), for sleep, so, though I am a natural insomniac, all my bases were already covered. Again, I didn't want it for sleep but as a mood uplifter. I think this 5-HTP could replace sleeping pills. It is REALLY strong. My MIL gave me a sleeping pill once, and all I did was walk around the house in a dazed state (not sleeping). I dare anyone to stay awake when they take this. PLEASE USE CAUTION.

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