Nutricost 5-HTP 100mg, 240 Vegetarian Capsules (5-Hydroxytryptophan) - Non-GMO & Gluten Free

I’ve been taking 5-HTP for a few weeks and it’s made a real difference. My mood feels more balanced and I don’t get as stressed as easily. It also helps me wind down at night and get more restful sleep. The capsules are easy to take and gentle on my stomach. Definitely worth trying if you want natural support for mood and relaxation.

Life changing for me! I was always soo irritable and angry but after taking these I am a happy level person. No more intense mood swings! Have tried many prescription medication and everything made me feel like an emotionless zombie. I can definitely feel a difference in my mood if I have forgotten to take them a few nights. I only take at night before bed because if not they make me feel extremely nauseous so I highly recommend only taking them before bed or at least after eating a full meal! I also recommend taking a break for a week or so after each bottle just so they still have the same affect! Could not recommend enough!!! Will buy over and over

Edit:TLDR: eat a few crackers or a couple candies before taking 5-HTP, and nothing elseI have learned more about the biochemistry of 5-HTP, and exactly what you eat with it makes a huge difference.An empty stomach will cause nausea as most of the 5-HTP is absorbed quickly and converted into serotonin near the gut.A protein rich snack will block absorption of 5-HTP, as the other amino acids compete for absorption via the LAT1 transport.A carb rich snack will not compete for absorption in the gut, will reduce the nausea, and the increased insulin will suppress other amino acids in the blood, leading to preferential transport of 5-HTP across the blood brain barrier, leading to much more pronounced effects on mood and focus.I think the inconsistent effects I mentioned in the original review was from me switching to a higher protein breakfast, as opposed to the relatively sugary trail mix I had before.---original review:The quality is inconsistent. I got a bottle that had zero effect (ordered October 2024), but the lack of effect made it INCREDIBLY clear how much it had been working before then.So, when it works, it gives me a buzzy energry that lasts throughout the day. It has completely changed my productivity at work, and literally carried me to employee of the month.The nausea is important to address. DO NOT take this on an empty stomach. You will feel absolutely terrible, and unable to do anything for a couple hours.That being said, it works best if you have very little in your stomach. If I eat just a handful of trail mix or something, it will come on strong, and last for hours without making me sick.Hopefully the next bottle is full strength again. I assume the heat in a warehouse or delivery truck deactivated it.

I was taking this for awhile and it helped but I think it was time to move on, for buying this kind of thing, it was a bargain for the price

I use the daily and they help prevent my anxiety and I feel I get more restful sleep.

It did help my sleep - 1 capsule at bedtime - for 2 nights.On the 3rd night, I took the cap but something came up and I didn't go to bed. About 3 hours later, I had a glass of wine and then fell asleep.I woke up about 3 hours later with severe leg cramps in both legs, got up to get some water and magnesium, and then BLACKED OUT and my husband yelling at me didn't wake me up. He finally roused me by physically jostling and moving me around.Turns out that 5-HTP + alcohol can trigger SEROTONIN SYNDROME which is basically too much serotonin and it can cause severe side effects and can even be fatal!!!The thought did enter my head but it had been 3 hours so I thought it was ok, plus there was No warning on the label. Even 3 hours was Not enough!Look it up. Search for '5-HTP ok to take with alcohol' and you'll find medical websites saying that, although it hasn't been 'proven' by studies, there've been LOTS of reports of people blacking out, having seizures, leg cramps, and even dying because they took it with alcohol.The same can happen with other OTC nutriceuticals, illicit drugs like cocaine, etc.I am NOT saying this product isn't good. As you can see, I gave it 5 stars because it works. But I now have a healthy respect for its potency.Manufacturers should LABEL it 'Do Not take with alcohol' but they won't do that until the FDA states conclusively that there's a connection.In the meantime, I'd be careful with ANY supplement intended to help with sleep. Never mix them and never with alcohol, even a few hours apart.I was lucky.