[quote]Wise Guy wrote:
Bushy is right about keeping 5 HTP at 50mg.
I would NOT start just dumping those products down my gullet. Start with a couple at a time.
For sleep, the absolute safest/most natural ones with zero side effects, is L-Theanine and Inositol all the way.
Next, you might want to add phGaba. Just remember it needs cycled. Maybe 5/2 or 4/3, or 3 weeks on, 1 off.
Im of the opinion if your younger you probably don’t need melatonin.
5 HTP is very person specific. Some it works great, some not.
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Thanks for the words of caution. Let me assure you that you couldn’t be more wrong about my approach. I added the compounds one at a time, and I titrated the dosages until I found what worked for me.
Also, if you notice, I have my regular stack of only three items, and I add to it as I see fit. I know how I respond individually to each one.
The product I initially bought for 5-HTP is 200mg/capsule, so this is one I did not titrate. I’ll dial it down; I just need to get a different product. Believe it or not, I read the whole thread. What were the dangers, again? Something about poor BBB penetration, so most of the serotonin floods the bloodstream (bad)?
Finally, I second the nod to L-Theanine and Inositol. Similar to how the “noop” (love it, btw) stacks start with vinpo and huperzine, someone who is just looking to relax before bed - this would be a great place to start.
PS - We need a “noop” word for relaxants… LOL