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 5-HTP
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
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AKA 5-hydroxytryptophan, Anybody know much about it. I was researching l-tryptophane and came across this. Just curious.     | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 312 |
I love 5-htp I take it before bed. It knocks me out and in the morning I feel refreshed and in a better mood than if I didnt take it | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 333 |
i was just wondering if this 5HTP is as effective as L-Tryptophan for losing weight? | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 168 |
I've read a couple of studies stating that 5-htp can be a worthwhile antidepressant. I want to buy some but it's $$$$$$ | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 333 |
i know 5htp can be used as a mood enhancer, antidepressant, and help ya go to sleep too. But i know L-tryptophan does all those plus if taken in large enough doses can help you lose fat. Is 5HTP effective in this too, in losing fat? | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 312 |
No 5-htp is just an antidepresant/sleep aid, which is much better at that then L-trop | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 28 |
No offense lawnsaver,but honestly,u really shouldnt make statements like that unless you actually know what your talking about.You,obviously,do not,5-HTP is a great sleep-aid and anti-depressant(as well as anti-anxiety),that part is definately true.....BUT....used correctly(proper dosage and timing)it is very effective in appetite control and weight loss. So,if anyone would like more info on 5-HTP just reply to this and ill get back to u. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 333 |
i am very interested in knowing how i can use the 5htp for decreasing fat. I read how successful tryptophan is, but it's difficult to come by and expensive. How can i use the 5HTP for weight loss purposes? and doseages? thanks | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 312 |
I do know what I'm talking about. Is there any products out there with 5-htp as a main ingrediant for app control. The studies on It as an app control are linked to the fact that more people eat when depressed. So if 5-htp makes people less depressed they aren't going to eat as much. It doesnt work like any app control pill out there. It is just a result of being less depressed | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 312 |
bump | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 501 |
These are ammino acids that will convert to Melatonin, and eventually to Serotonin, that's why they have the added benefit of appetite supression. You might as well take Paxil, or Prozac if you want to control appetite... ------------------ "Don't eat me! eat Dredd! he works out!" - From Judge Dredd. | ||
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Novice 
Posts: 5 |
there are plenty of books out there written by very well respected/well educated people...such as 5-htp...the serotonin connection i believe its called...by ray salahein people have used dosages anywhere from 100-300 mg. 3 x's daily for appetite control/weight loss as for just taking paxil or prozac to control appetite...no offense...but this is a ridiculous option...im not saying that it would not work..but what i AM saying is that these drugs have a LOT of adverse side effects...on your whole body as well as your brain.... just some food for thought...hope it helped |
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