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I used to use this, my wife does now. It's a very high quality 5HTP and does what it should. I can't take it anymore due to lower GI difficulties caused by it, but I do recommend it if one doesn't have that problem. Of all the 5HTP products, this IMO is the best value.

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Helps me sleep deeply without morning grogginess

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The NOW brand is the best I've tried. The 50 mg dose makes it easy to adjust when I feel like I need more or less. I take it at night and usually sleep like a baby. Other brands make me groggy.

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I was suffering from severe anxiety along with depression a few months ago but was hesitant to try the SSRI's that would have been prescribed by my doctor (I've heard nothing but horror stories about side effects, etc.) I thought I'd try 5-htp as a last ditch measure before going on an SSRI, and am I ever glad I did. The only side effects I had were over the first few days, just sleepiness, which was tolerable after I cut back the dose a little. When the sleepiness subsided, I faithfully continued to take 2 of the capsules a day, one in the am, the other before bed. I honestly felt no effect from them for about 4 weeks...and then it was like the sun came out. I feel energetic and optimistic yet relaxed, all the more remarkable because it's December and even at my best, I'm prone to mild SAD-like symptoms at this time of year. I am so happy I tried 5-htp.

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This helps anxiety (helping me get off Rx and also for depression (I can't take anti-depressants, so I was stuck with it. Big unexpected bonuses are better sleep AND better daytime energy level. Highly recommend.

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