5-HTP correct usage

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vauxall - 03 Feb 2005 12:25 GMT

I've used melatonin for a while but now I live in a country where its
sale is forbidden. I was considering 5-HTP as a viable alternative,
considering that it is sold here for a fraction of melatonin's cost.
I wonder if, because it is supposed to increase serotonin level, 5-HTp
is better off ingested at morning time, when serotonin is more needed,
or at bedtime. I am worried that, if I take it before going to bed, it
may have a counterproductive effect.
Thank you
Vauxall

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Piezo Guru - 10 Feb 2005 02:13 GMT

Good luck. Many people have nasty flushing and skin crawling reactions to
this compound.

> I've used melatonin for a while but now I live in a country where its
> sale is forbidden. I was considering 5-HTP as a viable alternative,
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> Thank you
> Vauxall

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John Que - 10 Feb 2005 08:31 GMT

If you live in Canada, I say smuggle it from the States.
I think melatonin is safer than 5-HTP.

> I've used melatonin for a while but now I live in a country where its
> sale is forbidden. I was considering 5-HTP as a viable alternative,
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> Thank you
> Vauxall

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Piezo Guru - 12 Feb 2005 02:24 GMT

It doesn't need to be smuggled into Canada. It is perfectly legal to import
for personal usage.

> If you live in Canada, I say smuggle it from the States.
> I think melatonin is safer than 5-HTP.
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> > Thank you
> > Vauxall

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