Best 5-htp nutritional supplements according to redditors

We found 146 Reddit comments discussing the best 5-htp nutritional supplements. We ranked the 34 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about 5-HTP Nutritional Supplements:

u/Yeffug · 16 pointsr/todayilearned

L-theanine. The linked brand and dosage (x2) is what I take to counteract any hangover induced anxiety. Works pretty well. Sometimes after 12 hours or so I take one or two more and life's good. A single dose of GABA on top of that will even make it so I can get a nap in. I am not a doctor and for all I know this could kill you or even me the next time I do it, but from what I've read the dosage that I am working with in the timetable I'm using is nothing groundbreaking. Also, I should be clear, I am not saying to take these things when you are still drunk, that is probably a bad idea. I'm not saying to take them at all, I have just found that they work for me.

u/mikethetechie · 14 pointsr/WTF

5-HTP is sold over the counter as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid.

L-tryptophan is a natural amino acid and is a compound used in the creation of serotonin and can also be bought over the counter in supplement form (used as an antidepressant and sleep aid) but it also occurs naturally in many foods.

As Anonymous_69 stated, Vitamin B (particularly B6) works well too as it helps convert the tryptophan into serotonin. Vitamin B also helps in the generation of dopamine.

u/drghostpepper · 11 pointsr/LucidDreaming
u/safebrowseatwork · 9 pointsr/confession

Found this browsing /r/all.

I was in a similar boat to you: sex with someone new was a mix of excitement, slight fear stemming from performance anxiety, and simply nervousness. I'm sure you can relate to the feelings of emasculation when a man can't be a "man" - we all know it's embarrassing to say the least!

I take adderall, which gives me a permanent dopamine boost all day, followed by a seemingly permanent deficiency at the end of the day and beyond; in addition, I'm exist in a state of "fight or flight" because of how adderall interacts with your systems and pumps adrenaline, always. My libido was absolutely shot and I had similar problems to you. I was getting pretty desperate. I tried a lot of stuff, did a lot of research, tried more things, but ultimately, most, if not all, of it went no where.

I found some forums after entering [ +"adderall" +"libido loss"] into Google (without the [ ]) and found a wealth of information after sorting through the shit. I'd searched before, had varied success, but this time was different - I took the time to dig, research, find, and learn!

Often users of prescription meds like adderall, opiates, or anti-depressants find that libido destruction is a primary side effect, an exceedingly common one; the good news, however, is that loads of dudes are fed up having the same problems and have taken their issues into their own hands - they guinea pigged their bodies, desperate for resolution! These dudes are basically martyrs, so bless them for their diligence and hard work!

The solutions I found were interesting.

I learned that people often take some combination of the following pills; for me, however, I just bought them all and have experimented with doses, frequency, and combinations.

  • DHEA

  • L-Arginine

  • Fish Oil

  • L-Theanine

    Adderall also plays with my blood pressure and, with everything else, namely adrenaline, my extremities aren't getting the proper blood flow; since taking these supplements, I now wake up with erections again --something I didn't realize had stopped happening!-- and have erections hard enough to club a seal to death with.

    These have been an absolute god-send for me.

    If you don't happen to read this, then I hope this helps someone else.
u/bdw9000 · 7 pointsr/Assistance

I realize this is not what you are looking for, and I am NOT saying you are wrong in your goals/desires..but have you considered seeing a doctor about getting treated for depression? As an intermediate step, a good antidepressant may give you a chance to get out there and do what needs to be done to accomplish your ultimate goals. While your depression is caused by something real, it is also just brain chemistry in the end, so there is no shame in taking some medication to get it back in balance in order to help you function better with people day to day. Here is one option you might want to look at. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062S7AVQ

u/FrankU_MajorityHwip · 6 pointsr/Paleo

Try taking theanine along with your coffee. It's an extract from green tea leaves that helps promote relaxation. That's why a cup of green tea, while caffeinated, won't make you as jittery as a cup of coffee.

Caffeine & theanine is a very popular nootropic stack; while you get the energy boost from caffeine, the theanine helps reduce or offset any negative effects like jitters, increased heart rate, or anxiety. Typically people take 200mg theanine for everyone 100mg caffeine (average amount in a cup of coffee)

If the energy boost is why you're drinking coffee, there's also an alternative called NeuroGum. I've found it helpful when trying to cycle off caffeine since it's in smaller doses (40mg caffeine & 60mg theanine)

u/turtlewoods9 · 6 pointsr/alcoholicsanonymous

actually no, I was referring to a natural supplement that you can buy at whole foods...

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-GABA-750-100-Capsules/dp/B0013OVZAG/ref=sr_1_5?crid=38R5JSFYPV05J&keywords=gaba&qid=1550951441&s=gateway&sprefix=GABA%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-5

I believe the Gabbapentin has to be prescribed.

u/robben127 · 5 pointsr/NoFap

This is a book published in the congress library titled Onanism ( meaning masturbation ) and describes how an eunuch ( wikipedia defines this as a man who has been castrated ) ((self edit: a man, who is almost close to a women but without a vagina, and in low testosterone ( no balls ) often typically dies of suicides and is a very ignorant blob having no thoughtful thoughts to share to his heirs, rather dislikes and complaints about everything.[ Ever wonder when you get called a pussy, this is why! lol ]

Effects & Solutions (With examples and remedies) dating back to 1836: https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/bookviewer?PID=nlm:nlmuid-1257114-bk#page/1/mode/2up

This shows drug usage dopamine spike compares it with masturbation alone. ( including porn used while masturbation )

Symptoms & Causes (Drugs VS. Masturbation MRI scans showing brain dopamine activity): http://newlifehabits.com/what-i-learned-at-passages-of-malibu-and-candeocan-com-about-porn-addiction/

Both links below show extensive to how masturbations(induces Orgasm (&porn))screws you up badly. ( without ever having a thought of realizing that it was the “culprit” all these years along, and Porn is like a Nitro VShell Premium gas fuel to your dick which allows MO, when you see from your eyes and hear from your ears, and used that pretty hand of yours. ( a lot of stuff here that goes into it )

1

https://blog.docsapp.in/effects-of-excessive-masturbation/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app

2

https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/comments/25qu6j/actual_neurological_changes_when_you_stop/

Here is chart to help configure what stage of addiction you are at:

http://www.herballove.com/guide/over-masturbation-symptoms-and-stages-severity

Helpful Supplements: to survive with no panic attacks and gives some will to survive ( it is possible )

Uridine Phosphate

L-Tyrosine

5-HTP ( Seretonin Synthesizer )

Choline

According to Wikipedia.

Uridine, along with CDP Choline, promotes the growth of new dopamine receptors in the brain by activating D1 and D2 receptor signaling, helping to prevent dopamine receptor burn out, especially in brains with fewer dopamine receptors or damaged receptors.

Supplement Link: Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Uridine-Monophosphate-Choline-Enhancer-300mg/dp/B00V6SYP6U

https://www.iherb.com/pr/Now-Foods-L-Tyrosine-500-mg-120-Capsules/836?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj7T5_vOa5QIVT_DACh2XYQy4EAYYASABEgIAjPD_BwE

https://www.amazon.com/Serotonin-Synthesizers-Cofactor-Improved-Conversion/dp/B07PJ3NYH3/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=5+htp&qid=1571027216&sr=8-5

and others required for body:

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  1. Vitamin A
  2. Vitamin C
  3. Vitamin D
  4. Vitamin K2
  5. Magnesium
  6. Iodine
  7. Krill Oil
  8. L-Tyrosine
  9. Zinc
  10. Copper
  11. Methyl Folate B9
  12. Methyl B12.

    Withdrawal is nasty as fuck, brace yourself ! Prepare for a safe flatline. Here is a link for a PDF that sums many withdrawals including all experienced at certain day counts.

    https://www.reuniting.info/download/pdf/0.WITHDRAWAL.pdf

    Remember you are not going to die and this too shall pass. It is pretty cool to know and frightening to be expecting to go thru all these horrible withdrawals. Good thing you caught this at a good age :D Now the only thing is being able to go through life without going to pornhub ( which is literally a milli click away from you at all times ) and on top of it no nutting. (at least for a 100 days cut off here to all frapstranauts no PMO) There are hard mode people here and I salute you. Just to make things clear wet dreams are okay, and you can totally have sex with a person (no homo) if there was effort involved (even tricked is okay, but no evil sheet) and obviously no paying ( this is not los angels where people (many trafficked, many willingly, others unwillingly) are paid to have sex and if its filmed (if it is not it could be escorting on the side) it is totally legal.

    GOOD LUCK! Best Regards Rob
u/soundblaster64 · 5 pointsr/explainlikeimfive

For the record, I am not shilling for this brand/merchant, but this is the one I ordered and it seems to work: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QG5F0W/

u/miloja16 · 5 pointsr/Nootropics

I use this caffeine and this l-theanine. Couldn't say if they're the best on Amazon, but they work well for me and are well-priced.

u/facebalm · 4 pointsr/Coffee
u/risbia · 4 pointsr/explainlikeimfive

I'm using this one, they are 100mg capsules. The recommended dose is 2 pills a day but I'm taking 3 or 4, spread out through the day.

One important thing, take it with food - the only negative I've had from this was feeling nauseous when I took 2 capsules without food once. Also, start with 1 a day for the first week and then increase.

Take this with a grain of salt - but it's worth noting that this is possibly the most strongly 5-star biased rating I've seen for an Amazon product. 73% of the 2500+ ratings are 5-stars.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2Z9VHJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ULqSDbNKR1MH9

u/PositiveArmy · 4 pointsr/hulaween

First off, you are adorable.

I am very much a planner, so I plan, overplan, and plan some more. I've been eating healthfully, working out, keeping up my skincare routine. Making lists of what I need to bring in general, then making more lists of what I need to buy, and where to buy it, what I already have. Planning outfits for all weather conditions. A few days before the festival I'll check the weather and finalize the outfits, so I can just put them on without worrying about what I look like (not bringing a mirror).

If you couldn't tell already, I'm a little extra, so I'll be getting my nailzzzz did beforehand. I also get a spray tan (don't judge - it gives me confidence to wear less clothing and less makeup, without the risk of skin cancer). Beforehand I shave everything needed to shave, exfoliate, pluck eyebrows, do a facemask. On the morning of travel, I take my last shower and blowout my hair (as girly as I seem, there's a good chance I don't take a real shower at the festival, lol).

I'll also start taking 5htp a few days before. I ordered this, it got great reviews.

I usually do this before every vacation, but I clean my whole apartment. There's nothing better to come back to when you are dead tired and have been sleeping outside for a week. Seriously.

Not my first festival but my first hula!!! Can't wait to get weird with you beautiful people.

u/exonxt · 4 pointsr/Nootropics

So I've read. As far as I can tell, that belief is based entirely on a single study of mice and rabbits (unfortunately I can't access it). It strikes me as remarkably-odd, considering the plethora of human users like myself who have experienced very real effects, both positive and negative.

I'm no stranger to inert supplements...and GABA was most certainly not one of them for me. Unlike many others, though, I experienced decidedly-negative effects, including extreme irritability and exhaustion (yep, it put me to sleep...but not nearly as kindly as Phenibut!)

Medical science is really such a perplexing field at times... :P

u/mevanarie · 3 pointsr/Drugs

I've ordered it from amazon a few times now - this kind works wonders for me and isn't very pricey. If you have Prime, it ships free too.

u/infectedmethod · 3 pointsr/Nootropics

1 dose of this (2 pills). Shows 120mg active L-Dopa.

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-DOPA-Mucuna-Veg-Capsules/dp/B001QG5F0W

u/canned_bisque · 3 pointsr/DrugStashes

Gaba supplements are the only non prescription medicine I’ve ever taken that helped my sleep. Glad to hear you’ve kicked the other stuff. Good luck OP and have a hazy 4/20 :)
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-GABA-750-100-Capsules/dp/B0013OVZAG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=gaba&qid=1555270290&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

u/whyhellomichael · 3 pointsr/rva

If you don't already I highly reccomend you look Into L-theanine in addition to your caffeine.

It's a naturally occurring amino acid found In tea, but you can buy it separately in powder or capsule form.

It gives you benefits of caffeine but takes away a lot of the not always pleasant effects of caffeine.

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-L-Theanine-Veg-Capsules-60-Count/dp/B000H7P9M0


Btw, how about those coffee poops?

u/TheLilyHammer · 3 pointsr/Coffee

There's a supplement called l-theanine that is shown to improve cognitive performance when combined with caffeine. It also seems to reduce the jitters and blood pressure changes that come with caffeine.

I take it daily about 30 minutes before I drink my coffee and I swear there's a difference.

u/hncsmom · 3 pointsr/Nootropics

I use the Olly gummies when I'm out of this GABA and L-theanine linked below. I find this liquid works a lot better for me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014WORTLW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Ssuperkay · 3 pointsr/benzorecovery

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013OVZAG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540069882&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=gaba&psc=1

It’s a neurotransmitter supplement. You actually get a little tingly just for like 10-15 Min. GABA is the same thing that Benzos mess up bit helps.

u/lingual_panda · 3 pointsr/cscareerquestions

Caffeine with two l-theanine pills every morning keeps me alert without giving me anxiety.

I forgot what subreddit I read about l-theanine on, but it's derived from green tea and it balances the effects of caffeine to reduce anxiety. It's made a huge difference for me over the past six months. I can't function without caffeine but I'd feel like throwing up all the time from the anxiety before I started taking the l-theanine, even after starting on Prozac.

u/wild_abandon · 2 pointsr/proED

I take 5-Hydroxytryptophan which is an OTC serotonin precursor. Basically it provides your body easy access to the building blocks needed to make serotonin. (PS side effects: increased satiety, woot) This is the one I get: Thorne Research - 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) - Serotonin Production Support Supplement - 90 Capsules https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDXHBS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_w8TGybVJABJP6

Just be sure to take it per the instructions (at regular intervals 2-3 times per day). When I first started on it I was taking 300 mg once a day before bed instead of 100mg 3 times a day. It made my nightmares go away but left me serotonin depleted and really depressed during the daytime. Took me a while to figure out why I all of a sudden had no ability to function.

u/thehigherburningfire · 2 pointsr/5htp

https://smile.amazon.com/Thorne-Research-5-Hydroxytryptophan-Serotonin-Management/dp/B00GDXHBS2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=thorne+research+5htp&qid=1566090505&s=gateway&sprefix=thorne+research+5&sr=8-3
This is the one I take. I take 2 pills at one time, once a day. I think it is 100 mg. This works for me to improve my anxiety, but does nothing for sugar cravings. I do sleep better at night.

u/TechnicolourDreaming · 2 pointsr/DarkNetMarkets

No problem mate. Haha did you read that Tab article on it? No they don't, well not that I've noticed. I'm pooping normally!

Only thing you may notice is that with Ritalin and Adderall you have this very artificial motivation, like they make you wanna get shit done whereas with Modafinil there isn't this rush and drive to do work but if you take it, sit down and start some revision you'll be able to focus for endless hours without your brain getting tired (and usually resorting to reddit for procrastination). It's also good for waking you up on days when you didn't get enough sleep/you're hungover.

It's a lot more subtle than Ritalin and Adderall, more like an amazing version of coffee.

(If you also drink lots of coffee try taking a capsule of L-Theanine with each mug, completely removes the edgy/jitteriness for me and is the cheapest thing that I've found helps with revising).

Edit: Check out /r/nootropics beginners page

u/nijoli · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Chill.

Really.

Life has a way of working it's way out and we all look back at tough times and realize, with a little time and perspective, that it wasn't as insurmountable at the time as we thought it was.

I once freaked out about leaving my awesome condo that was in a renovated junior high school from the 1920's. I thought I would live there for absolutely ever and when I had to move (because it was sold to someone else and I was renting) I wanted to die. I loved that building and had hoped that I could save up, get my credit score high and buy it myself one day. I had to realize that "home" is not a building. Home is a feeling you get when you are surrounded by love and things you care about. Whenever I move now (and I seem to do it waaaay to often) I first pack of box and label it "TO BE OPENED FIRST" and fill it with beautiful and favorite things that make me feel nostalgic and "home". Fuzzy slippers. Hot tea. Favorite artwork for the walls. Then, I am able to make a new empty space seem like where I am supposed to be more quickly. This is how I overcame what was true heartbreak of losing a space I loved seven years ago and it works every time.

I hope you are able to come up with a plan to calm down and enjoy this time in your life. I am sure that you will!

Maybe take a Happy Pill available on Amazon, which I think is sort of weird, right?

Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff.

u/DustysMice · 2 pointsr/Anxiety

Holy crap I feel the same exact way as you. I didn't start opening up about whats going on until about 2 years ago and that has seemed to help everyone understand what is going on with me. I also haven't been diagnosed with anything and haven't taken medications. Idon't have a very high stress job, but even going to work every day has been a challenge and I find myself wanting to escape by noon. However, I know I can't leave so I force my self to stay at least another hour, see how I feel, then stay another hour, ect. I just take things slowly when I go through times of high anxiety

I was a very shy little kid and I'm pretty sure I had social anxiety, but my parents never did anything about it. I've been dealing with panic/anxiety attacks for about 5 years now on and off. I Had my first one during class in college and every time I looked back on that day it just made things worse.

What I have found that helps is going to see a therapist. Shes made me realize that I am normal and that doing normal life things is not going to kill me. I do think it has a lot to do with self-confidence, which is also something I have lacked all my life.

I guess for me its just convincing myself that everything will be ok. Whats in the past is in the past and there is no reason to dwell on it. I like to say the phrase "this too shall pass". I still have days where everything seems scary to me and all I want to do is retreat back home.

Lastly, I take this everyday. http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-5-HTP-100mg-VCaps/dp/B0013OQI1W . It has seemed to really help calm me down in time where all I want to do is flee.

I hope this helped.

u/nickiter · 2 pointsr/crossfit

I use these. I haven't tried any other kind, but these seem to work great.

u/dEpThRiDeR · 2 pointsr/depression

Thanks. Interestingly, 5HTP is reasonable priced here. Amazon has NOW brand 5htp for $16.64 for a 4 month supplies taking 100mg in the evening.


http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-5-HTP-100mg-VCaps/dp/B0013OQI1W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408737829&sr=8-1&keywords=5htp

u/MySweetUsername · 2 pointsr/MDMA

post loading with 5-htp is recommended.

eat well, drink lots of water, exercise and get good rest.

think about pre loading, possibly with https://www.ravebox.com/ next time.

u/Dianiko · 2 pointsr/loseit

Yes, you can find it on Amazon. I use it every night.

http://smile.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-5-HTP-100mg-VCaps/dp/B0013OQI1W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412197598&sr=8-1&keywords=5+htp


"5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is the precursor to serotonin. Most people who have carb cravings have them because their serotonin levels fall. Taking 5-HTP will bring them back up. It also helps with sleep. Best time to take it seems to be about 4 or 5 PM for those who go to bed at the standard 10-12 PM. You can move the dose around to find a time that helps the most with your carb cravings yet doesn’t make you sleepy other than when you want to be. "

u/TwentySevenOne · 2 pointsr/MDMA

In that case, 5HTP should be very helpful. I suggest the time release (pressed pill) version.

https://www.amazon.com/Natrol-5-HTP-Release-Tablets-200mg/dp/B001HCHGPC/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1499464306&sr=1-4&keywords=5htp&th=1

I feel a little nauseous after taking the capsule version, these are much better imo. Take two a day morning and night for about 3 days following the roll. It makes a decent difference to me.

Anyway good luck! You two sound so similar to me and my girl I am confident you can make it work.

u/CasualRamenConsumer · 2 pointsr/adderall
u/jeffffjeffff · 2 pointsr/Assistance

Some serotonin supplements which will help boost your confidence and self worth:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2Z9VHJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TXbVAbRD56K79

u/fuckbenzos1346 · 2 pointsr/insomnia

Since you're not on any medication, I suggest you try some of the aminoacids like 5-HTP or L-tryptophan. You may be lacking in serotonin, especially since you've had anxiety issues. Try these aminoacids and DON'T let a doctor talk you into taking an SSRI. They do jack shit and most likely will make it worse.
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-L-Tryptophan-500-120-Capsules/dp/B0019LWV56.
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-5-HTP-100-120-Capsules/dp/B0013OQI1W.

u/gillbates23 · 2 pointsr/ADHD

This one from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QG5F0W/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_IClzybEMP8FS8

Sorry for formatting, on mobile.

Be careful though, this amount is too much for me so I actually have to manually reduce my dosage by taking out some of the content of the caps and taking about 1/2 the stuff. It has helped me quite a bit in terms of giving me that motivation and good feeling, but it isn't enough to keep the focus on a single task. I feel like that is more discipline related and not medicinal. The full capsule amount was making me too giddy.

u/matznerd · 2 pointsr/Nootropics

This is a link to Natrol time release 5-HTP https://www.amazon.com/Natrol-5-HTP-Release-Tablets-Packaging/dp/B001HCHGPC?th=1
And unfortunately, the time release L-dopa is prescription only, found under the name RYTARY https://rytary.com/

u/nazworthy · 2 pointsr/insomnia

NOW GABA 750 mg,100 Veg Capsules https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013OVZAG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4BXSCbCVWXEZJ

5-HTP 200 mg Supplement - 120 Capsules - Arazo Nutrition https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2Z9VHJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9CXSCb4ND7C1K

These are the ones I went with.

u/tjmac · 2 pointsr/ADHD

Ever tried l-theanine? You can get a bottle at GNC for about $15.

I just bought a bottle in the mail from Amazon. I've read people on here who use it to deal with the evening comedown. Since I'm giving meds another whack here soon, I wanted to have some on hand, as when I was on meds before I largely used beer to remedy the condition of which you speak. Cool on the brain, but counterproductive for sure. Not wanting to go down that path again.

u/TedTschopp · 2 pointsr/intj

Yes. When I do I use 100 mg of 5 HTP when this happens. I would try this before any sleep medication. As I'll crib from the Wiki, it's a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate to serotonin and melatonin from tryptophan. Basically it will cause your body to develop serotonin and melatonin, which will slow your mind down and make you be able to fall asleep.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5-Hydroxytryptophan

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-5-HTP-100mg-VCaps/dp/B0013OQI1W

u/snakevargas · 2 pointsr/Supplements

I got a coupon for Seeking Health with the purchase of Ben Lynch's Dirty Genes, so I'm taking a bunch of their supplements at the moment.

u/NanoCow · 2 pointsr/intj

I just buy this off amazon and it works quite well. It's not like trying to find a potent source of phenibut or piracetam, L-theanine is quite easy to get. Here is a good post on L-theanine's effects.

Also, it is found in tea and other things but not in a sufficient dosage enough to really cause any noticeable effects and is worth supplementing.

u/devi-ance · 1 pointr/dpdr

Be careful! Can help on some peoples but can cause panic attacks! It's not for everybody. (I have to try too)

Read the reviews: amazon link

u/moostea · 1 pointr/Effexor

I've been doing the same thing and it got really bad once I started getting to a much lower dose.

Been taking 5-HTP plus serotonin and it has helped SO much with brain zaps and fogginess! Good luck :)

u/lovelytrout · 1 pointr/Dreams

I recently started taking Dopa Mucuna, and have noticed some positive differences in non-lucid dreaming.

This supplement provides a precursor to dopamine. It's possible that only people who need dopamine support will see results with this.

During the day, I have a higher sense of mental well-being, even people around me commented on this. My dreams have been easier to remember, and somewhat more colorful.

Now - about a week after I started taking this supplement I picked up an exercise bike-I was motivated to do this partially because of my improved mental state. During the first week of taking the supplement by it's self I noticed some positive changes in my dreaming and mood, after two weeks of exercising everyday, and taking this supplement, it's like I've leveled up. I'm remembering multiple dreams every night, consistently, and my mood and energy levels during the day are elevated. I'm not new to exercise, but the last 3 years I've been stuck in a sedentary rut. These last 3 years have been mostly crap for dreaming and my dream journal reflects this. Are the supplements helping with dreaming? Probably a little bit. Getting myself into a better physical/emotional/mental state has done wonders.

u/BlueL4zer · 1 pointr/Advice

If you take anything with caffeine, consider lowering your intake.

Try some green tea as an alternative. It has compounds that will mellow you a bit without making you drowsy (not sedatives)

You can actually get this stuff in pill form. L-Theanine is just about the only thing that stops my racing mind and bouncing leg :P then again I have very acute ADHD, but a lot of people couple a pill with their coffee to take the edge off, or use it for making presentations or general anxiety/over-energy management

u/Gnar_Goyle · 1 pointr/magicTCG

5htp supplements you can buy a 30ct bottle for like $8 at walmart. honestly those help me alot, really helps with the cloudliness and just overall mood. its really hard to consistently making critical decisions game to game without something giving out later on in the day. drink water, avoid caffeine and nicotine if possible. get out of the arena from time to time. sometimes i get a bit anxious if im inside the whole time for a tournament. good luck.

u/AffablyAmiableAnimal · 1 pointr/BPD

I've been taking Zhou Nutrition Calm Now for a couple months now, it mostly is for anxiety, but some report it helping with mild depression, I've noticed it just really helping my general anxiety. That has no caffeine in it. Yesterday I started taking this "natural antidepressant" Enlifta to give it a shot, but haven't noticed anything from it yet. No caffeine in that either. Neither have any stimulants, and no amphetamines as they're OTC. Caffeine never has gotten me like that before either, I have about 200-400mg a day usually to stay focused and power through fatigue at work. I am familiar with amphetamines and legal stimulants stronger than caffeine, that episode earlier was almost like a stimulant rush, but it subsided after a couple hours of it peaking. I don't even know if hypomanic episodes can be classified as lasting that short. I have mood swings and my mood can fall to depression or raise to normal quickly, but that was definitely something else. Maybe it was too much St John's Wort at once, but I don't know if it would even take effect after one day, especially like that.

u/LaLocaChristina · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I am always happy to try and help.

I have had friends who have tried 5-Htp with some results but I have no clue if they have gelatin in them. Maybe St, John's Wort. Both of those are more for depression though.

u/Pufflekun · 1 pointr/trees

The thing is that my fibromyalgia does respond to 5-HTP. (Definitely try it if you haven't already.) But the effects of 5-HTP are not nearly as good as the effects of cannabis. 5-HTP lessens the pain a noticeable amount, but cannabis pretty much takes it away completely.

Having to lie and say "nothing works" just to get medical cannabis when it's the only thing that completely relieves you of your suffering is bullshit.

Of course, I live in New York City where we don't even have medical for some reason, so all this is kind of moot to me.

u/fibroMight · 1 pointr/AskDrugNerds

You should look into Dopa Mucuna. It's not strong or anything but it does help.

For example : (NOW Foods Dopa Mucuna 15% L-Dopa, 90 Vcaps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QG5F0W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oCopxbPE3VEH0)

u/ThisGuyCantReddit · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I need a closet organizer so I can actually keep my room clean and keep my clothes tidy.

I want some 5-HTP supplements so I don't feel like shit most days.

u/ferminriii · 1 pointr/MultipleSclerosis

So, can someone just take these to perform an at home experiment?

u/gimmeafuckinname · 1 pointr/cripplingalcoholism

On the advice of a CA I got some Ashwaganda and 5-HTP and I have to be honest I think it helps.

If nothing else It gives you a sense of being proactive.

u/HonorRose · 1 pointr/ElectricForest

KindCreations has already mentioned most of the important ones to take before/during, altough I would not take 5-HTP before rolling (too much may increase chances of serotonin syndrome - but this depends on the individual) but rather, save it for the day after to help boost serotonin production. I would recommend this compound the day after.

u/adamreidsmith · 1 pointr/ElectricForest

THANK YOU. I did not know that. The actual product I use (as cheesy as the title is) is Rave-On. Its a mixture of 5-htp, antioxidants, and electrolytes. I use it after single night shows and love it. But I will def look into that because that does make me nervous. Thanks for looking out for a brother!

http://www.amazon.com/Rave-ON-90-Capsules/dp/B00BHMCAWQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01

u/idontreadinbox · 1 pointr/LSD

This info helps, thanks! I saved it for follow up study :)

In your experience, is it possible to replenish seritonin faster than waiting for its normal process of doing so? I've been taking 5-HTP for this purpose, because I enjoy 4-FA (about every 2 weeks) which releases a bunch, and inhibits reuptake of, seritonin. I also enjoy microdosing 1P-LSD (1-2 times a week).

Additionally, is there a more effective way to replenish seritonin, other than 5-HTP?

u/winlogon0 · 1 pointr/Nootropics

Really?? What about occasional L-dopa use, like this this? https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Mucuna-L-Dopa-Vcaps/dp/B001QG5F0W

u/MonoChinEnthusiast · 1 pointr/JoeRogan

This and This should have a similar effect.

u/postinondawebz · 1 pointr/Nootropics

Wellbutrin doesn'r raise dopamine so much as norepenephrine.

Do you remember a time in your life where these symptoms were better, or have you always been this way?

Do you masturbate too much?

Do you have drug addictions?

Do you have signs of inflammation?

Do you have stimulation in your life (consistent social exposure and support, goals, curiousity, novelty, adventure)?

Do you have unresolved emotional trauma that you haven't addressed, and are carrying around?

Do you have a good diet?

There are great nootropics options for dopamine deficiency but not worth going into if you aren't going to tackle the cause. For me I take one of these a day.

u/Breatheher · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Haven't got around to buying myself some yet, but I'm hoping these will be very relaxing come exam time when I need to have a decent sleeping routine.

My sleep pattern is constantly a big turd.

u/buttermellow11 · 1 pointr/medicalschool

Also look into L-theanine. It's supposed to take the "edge" off of caffeine but still let it keep you awake.

u/lulaloli · 1 pointr/AskWomen

I stopped taking birth control after being on it for ~5 years because it gave me an anxiety disorder. After getting off it, I noticed I felt way, way better, except the week or so before my period - I would get anxious, depressed, feel exhausted all the time, and binge eat. Turns out, I have PMDD. My doctor recommended that I try 5-HTP, which is a precursor to serotonin. It acts in a similar way to an antidepressant but without all the side effects. I absolutely swear by it and would recommend you give it a shot since the worst that can happen is that it doesn't work. When I'm PMSing, I take 200 mg in the morning and 200 mg in the evening and I'll still have a day or two where I'm antisocial and feel off, but it's nothing like the sobbing, semi-suicidal mess I used to be.

Aside from that, my anxiety disorder taught me that when I'm feeling anxious, caffeine is an absolute no-go in any amount. I also do yoga which helps quite a bit. I learned to control my breathing and calm myself down when I'm feeling crazy anxious. Meditating is still difficult when my mind is racing at a million miles an hour, but I'm working on it :)

u/adidasboy1 · 1 pointr/StackAdvice

Thanks, will certainly look into it further. I am also interested in meditation and will be implementing it when this semester closes out and it makes sense to begin practicing. After doing research over the past 24 hours, I've come up with potential ideas for what I may begin using. If anyone can provide feedback or any notes on any of the following and dosage, it would be appreciated:

  • Bacopa Monnieri - I wasn't sure if it's important to take the extract or the whole herb in capsule form
  • L-Citrulline
  • NAC - I read a recent study suggesting NAC may break down the BBB, but the unhealthy rats used seem faulty
  • KSM-66
  • Chelated Magnesium - I read chelated is the best in this case

    ​

    Each of these listed are all just ideas, I'm not sure what would be necessary and what wouldn't, just what I've gathered from reading. I have also considered Zembrine and I'm not sure if a dopamine supplement would be necessary for any reason, but if so I've looked at L-Theanine and Dopa Mucuna.

    ​

    In researching all of this, I've also found multivitamins created specifically for anxiety. Something like this seems it could be promising. Am I better off creating my own stack and taking supplements individually, or would the multivitamin option be something worth considering? Does anyone have any experience?
u/trivialretort · 1 pointr/jobs

As mentioned below...action is your best bet. Doing more stuff and being around people helps a lot during depression.

Another thing that I recently found out about that works amazingly well is : L-Theanine

I originally got it because I drink a lot of coffee/caffeine, but it works amazing for stress.

u/naked_boar_hunter · 1 pointr/Drugs

Your serotonin receptors sucked up all the happy juice.

RaveON is a lifesaver for me when I roll every couple months.

u/Raphael-Rose · 1 pointr/Nootropics

try these:

www.bulkpowders.fr

fr.myprotein.com

Even if I suggest to take sun-theanine, which you can buy from amazon (I use this one)

u/zVape · 1 pointr/Drugs

Something such as these?

Link

Link

u/bananafosters · 1 pointr/MDMA

http://www.amazon.com/RaveAid-All-One-Supplement-Vitamins/dp/B00B2XV82I/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_i

Better link as I'm also curious about /r/MDMA thoughts on this.

This is another "rave pill", only with more vitamins in it.

http://www.amazon.com/Rave-ON-90-Capsules/dp/B00BHMCAWQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1377838809&sr=1-1&keywords=rave+on

The only problem I see with these kinds of pills is you're not supposed to take 5HTP before, during, or even after comedown. You gotta wait to take it like 6-8 hours after you've fully sobered up. Everything else I can see being beneficial though

u/johnny-utah-busey · 1 pointr/JoeRogan
u/larnar1309 · 1 pointr/LucidDreaming

I got mine via Amazon but there are lots of different brands etc. so I’d say have a look around and see what looks best for you!

u/Dunkinmydonuts1 · 1 pointr/Drugs

Before the roll:

Tempo: Festival Prep | Pre-Festival, Rave, and Party Supplement
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0754PS8YH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wBZRCb90BZB8N

After the roll:

Rave ON: Rave Recovery (90 caps)- 5-HTP, Antioxidants, and Electrolytes
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BHMCAWQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nAZRCbXHTPR6D

u/rathskellar · 1 pointr/LucidDreaming

Mugwort

Galantamine

Those are both shared from the Amazon app so let me know if it doesn't work.

u/kuntosaurusrex · 1 pointr/onions

Depression can lower your metabolism and cause weight gain. It can also mess with the part of your brain that deals with how full you feel (satiety). I don't want to go in to too much detail (sorry it's in my bones, I study neuroscience) but the chemical in our brains that makes us feel happy is called serotonin. If we don't have enough we can become depressed. There's a natural supplement called 5-HTP (you can buy it from any health/supplement store). Usually it's in our food and our guts take it in and our brains turn 5htp in to serotonin. If you take a supplement of it, our brains can make more serotonin. It's very safe.

Anyway they have studied it and another benefit is that it makes you feel fuller for longer and you eat less. Maybe give it a go? Cheap and safe.

https://www.amazon.com/NatureWise-Suppression-Enhancement-Gluten-Free-Vegetarian/dp/B00SWFCMJC/ref=sr_1_33_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1527769999&sr=1-33&keywords=5htp&th=1

>but what's the point of not making the snowball hit the bottom?

Because I've been exactly where you are, and can with 100% confidence say that it is totally possible to turn things around and live a happy life.

u/Happening190 · 1 pointr/StackAdvice
u/kilroy123 · 1 pointr/worldnews

As someone who also suffers from anxiety, and still does. Here is what's been really helping me out:

u/jeffbaier · 1 pointr/ADHD

You should look up info about L-Theanine. It goes together really well with caffeine. Helps reduce anxiety and jitters from caffeine.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000H7P9M0

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/LucidDreaming

I bought these two products.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010N3D1H2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078WZFYQM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've been taking one of each before bed and it seemed to kick off lucid dreaming for me. I also take 5htp prior to bed.

u/dannydarkness · 1 pointr/Nootropics
u/Keninishna · 1 pointr/diabetes

Depression and diabetes are correlated but it's super complicated because your brain uses the most carbs out of any organ in your body. One thing that helped me was high epa fish oil. Look for some on amazon, it will level your mood out and do a billion other things to improve your health as well. Just fyi abilify will make your a1c go up and you feeling better after quitting it is because you're dopamine receptors had been sensitized, along with your addictive personality tells me you have major problems with dopamine regulation. Check out tyrosine and macuna puriens the reviews on amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001QG5F0W/

u/chevcheli0s · 1 pointr/gifs
u/Uhtred_McUhtredson · 1 pointr/nosurf

I just get mine off Amazon. I’m about ready for a reorder myself.

5-HTP

Maybe check out r/nootropics too. Plenty of people talking about it there and other supplements.

u/Bpowter · 0 pointsr/AstralProjection

Galantamine - Lucid Dreaming & Nootropic Supplement - 4 Mg - 60 Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010N3D1H2?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

u/GrandMaster_08 · -1 pointsr/DBZDokkanBattle

Dang sorry I hope you pull a few LRs and the cards you want in the future.

This might help: https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Designed-Depression-Enlifta-Supplement/dp/B00STR2MLQ

u/uncantankerous · -1 pointsr/Drugs

I think so but if you can’t find any thunone (the active ingredient in Absinthe) is a gaba antagonist. Also have you tried ordering it on Amazon? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013OVZAG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_b1.PDb5H9MZGK

u/CosmicDriffle · -1 pointsr/Drugs

The post MDMA serotonin depletion can last a while, up to a week for some people.


Now are you still taking Vyvanse daily? If so, it means you havent given your body a chance to replenish seratonin, this is bad and you would be risking serotonin syndrome. This is very bad and possibly fatal.


So youre going to want to;


  1. NOT TAKE VYVANSE


  2. Not use drugs


  3. Take vitamin B & 5-htp supplements. 5-htp is converted into serotonin and vitamin B is a crucial component to the conversion.


  4. Sleep a lot


  5. Eat well


  6. Book an appointment with your GP, seratonin syndrome is nothing to fuck with