I tried st johns wort for over a month.. it didnt work.. is 5-HTP better?

Question:

i was taking 450 mg of st johns wort every morning as directed for over a month.. with no results.. there was no difference.. but everyone says it works.. i just heard of 5 HTP and was wondering if it was better?

Answers:
I have found that when dealing with natural supplements that are not all created equal. You should look for supplements that have the highest quality ingredients. When you are taking about herbs the same philosophy should apply. I am not sure what kind of St. John's Wort that you are taking? Are you taking a standardized extract or is the dried herb? I usually take new supplements for at least 4-6 weeks to evaluate if they are working for me usually track my symptoms in a journal prior to taking new supplements.This is the best way to track if you are indeed improving. After 4 weeks, you look at your journal and see how are doing.And the same for 6 weeks, then you are able to tell if the supplement is truly working for you or not.I I have used 5 HTP in the past with no problems. I have the best results for anti-anxiety to a formula that contains multi-components to deal it as opposed to just one

It will definitely vary from person to person, but 5-HTP works very well for me. I don't take it every day anymore, but only when I start to feel that signature "down," once or twice a day until I perk up. I typically take it with a B-complex supplement.

Have you tried upping your dosage of St. John's Wort before throwing in the towel? 5-htp might be better but I'm unsure of it's safety while using St. John's Wort. There is also sam-e, there are also a number of amino acids you could try but as with anything do as much research as you can and possibly the help of your own doctor or a naturopath if you can. If you have anxiety symptoms as well as mild to moderate depression you may have to carefully watch your intake of 5-htp or amino acids because some of them work more along the levels of a stimulant. You could also try using homeopathic medicine during the really rough spots while you are figuring all this out.

I would have tried to increase my dose a little more before giving up. 5-HTP has worked for me just fine. My favorite product and the one that had me feeling normal by the 3-4 day was Nature's Sunshine Mood Elevator (concentrated version).

Things don't work for everyone...you have to keep trying until you find what fits for you!! :)

Good luck!
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I tried st johns wort for over a month.. it didnt work.. is 5-HTP better?

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