Re: 5HTP is not for everyone

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Before everyone heads out to the store to purchase 5HTP, please read the

following. 5HTP is not for everyone and like every supplements, needs to be

treated with caution. Although few side effects exist, it is still a drug

and, as such, needs your research before trying it. Please read the

information regarding auto immune diseases. I take it myself, but through

the guidance of my doctor.

Kenda

CAUTIONS

One review of 17 studies of 5-HTP concluded that it was relatively free of

side effects. Large doses of over 200 mg sometimes caused mild nausea but

not enough to stop taking it. However, there are precautions!

5-HTP should not be taken with other antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, weight

loss products, St. 's wort*, or by pregnant women, unless recommended by

a health practitioner. Vitamin B6 should not be taken at the same time,

although it is helpful if taken about 6 hours earlier than the 5-HTP.

According to The Pharmacist's Letter, cases of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome

(EMS) have been associated with 5-HTP. However, this might be in error. The

FDA says it has found Peak-X, the substance thought to cause this condition

which caused tryptophan to be removed from the market, in some batches of

5-HTP. They have not had any reports of EMS associated with it, though. Here

are some additional warnings:

If you have any of these diseases or conditions see your doctor before

taking 5-HTP.

Cardiovascular Diseases (high blood pressure, post-stroke, post-heart

attack); Extremely Elderly Persons; those with Parkinson's Disease, Cancer

or Autoimmune Diseases (Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple

Sclerosis, Lupus); Lung Diseases; Chronic Alcoholism; Liver diseases

(hepatitis or cirrhosis); parasitic infection; AIDS; Anorexia Nervosa; Low

protein Diets; Allergies (severe); Myalgia (persistent pain and weakness of

the muscles); Peripheral Neuropathy (pain weakness of the muscles); Rash or

Flushing; Edema; Nausea; Diarrhea; Sickle cell anemia; hemophilia;

Pregnancy.

Those with AIDS, cancer, autoimmune diseases and the very elderly have an

increased risk of fibrosis because of an enzyme that is frequently elevated

in these conditions. Fibrosis is the deposition of connective tissue in

internal organs.

5-HTP along with chronic alcoholism and liver disease caused heart fibrosis

in animals. Alcohol inhibits the metabolism of 5-HTP.

Concurrent drug use: 5-HTP should not be used if taking: Anti-depressant

drugs; Monoamine oxidase inhibitors; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

(SSRI's e.g., Prozac); Tricyclic medications; Weight Loss medications (i.e.,

dexfenfluramine); Anti-parkinson medications (e.g., L-dopa); Barbiturates

and other tranquilizing drugs; Antihistamines and cold medications;

Alcoholic beverages; Intravenous (illegal I.V.) drugs; Cancer chemotherapy

or antibiotic medications.

Warning: Dosages of 5-hydroxy L-tryptophan (5-HTP) greater than 100

milligrams per day should be taken only under the guidance of a physician.

5-HTP can increase the effect of tranquilizing drugs and can impair the

ability to drive an automobile.

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Kenda, That's very interesting! I've been taking 5-HTP for years now, and did not know these things! Wonder why you're not supposed to take it at the same time as B-6? Because I do that! I have this huge handful of supplements I take every morning and night, and I take 5-HTP each time, with all my other stuff. Wonder if the same warnings go with L-Tryptophan as well? I do want to try that, but it is very expensive!Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: Before everyone heads out to the store to purchase 5HTP, please read thefollowing. 5HTP is not for everyone and like every supplements, needs to betreated with caution. Although few side effects exist, it is still a drugand, as such, needs your research before trying it. Please read theinformation regarding auto immune diseases. I take it myself, but throughthe guidance of my doctor.KendaCAUTIONS One review of 17 studies of 5-HTP concluded that it was relatively free ofside effects. Large doses of over 200 mg sometimes caused mild nausea butnot enough to stop taking it. However, there are precautions!5-HTP should not be taken with other antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, weightloss products, St. 's wort*, or by pregnant women, unless recommended bya health practitioner. Vitamin B6 should not be taken at the same time,although it is helpful if taken about 6 hours earlier than the

5-HTP.According to The Pharmacist's Letter, cases of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome(EMS) have been associated with 5-HTP. However, this might be in error. TheFDA says it has found Peak-X, the substance thought to cause this conditionwhich caused tryptophan to be removed from the market, in some batches of5-HTP. They have not had any reports of EMS associated with it, though. Hereare some additional warnings:If you have any of these diseases or conditions see your doctor beforetaking 5-HTP.Cardiovascular Diseases (high blood pressure, post-stroke, post-heartattack); Extremely Elderly Persons; those with Parkinson's Disease, Canceror Autoimmune Diseases (Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, MultipleSclerosis, Lupus); Lung Diseases; Chronic Alcoholism; Liver diseases(hepatitis or cirrhosis); parasitic infection; AIDS; Anorexia Nervosa; Lowprotein Diets; Allergies (severe); Myalgia (persistent pain and

weakness ofthe muscles); Peripheral Neuropathy (pain weakness of the muscles); Rash orFlushing; Edema; Nausea; Diarrhea; Sickle cell anemia; hemophilia;Pregnancy.Those with AIDS, cancer, autoimmune diseases and the very elderly have anincreased risk of fibrosis because of an enzyme that is frequently elevatedin these conditions. Fibrosis is the deposition of connective tissue ininternal organs.5-HTP along with chronic alcoholism and liver disease caused heart fibrosisin animals. Alcohol inhibits the metabolism of 5-HTP.Concurrent drug use: 5-HTP should not be used if taking: Anti-depressantdrugs; Monoamine oxidase inhibitors; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors(SSRI's e.g., Prozac); Tricyclic medications; Weight Loss medications (i.e.,dexfenfluramine); Anti-parkinson medications (e.g., L-dopa); Barbituratesand other tranquilizing drugs; Antihistamines and cold medications;Alcoholic beverages;

Intravenous (illegal I.V.) drugs; Cancer chemotherapyor antibiotic medications.Warning: Dosages of 5-hydroxy L-tryptophan (5-HTP) greater than 100milligrams per day should be taken only under the guidance of a physician.5-HTP can increase the effect of tranquilizing drugs and can impair theability to drive an automobile.

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Leyna,

I don't know the answer as to why one shouldn't take 5HTP with B6. I take

all of my 5HTP at night and my B vitamins during the day. Last night for

fun, I took extra 5HTP to see if would sleep better. Sure enough, I did and

I got up earlier and more rested.

As far as taking L-Tryptophan, my doc didn't recommend it and said it wasn't

as effective as using 5HTP, which converts into L-Tryptophan in the body.

Kenda

> Kenda,

> That's very interesting! I've been taking 5-HTP for years now, and did not

> know these things! Wonder why you're not supposed to take it at the same time

> as B-6? Because I do that! I have this huge handful of supplements I take

> every morning and night, and I take 5-HTP each time, with all my other stuff.

>

> Wonder if the same warnings go with L-Tryptophan as well? I do want to try

> that, but it is very expensive!

>

> Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote:

> Before everyone heads out to the store to purchase 5HTP, please read

> the

> following. 5HTP is not for everyone and like every supplements, needs to be

> treated with caution. Although few side effects exist, it is still a drug

> and, as such, needs your research before trying it. Please read the

> information regarding auto immune diseases. I take it myself, but through

> the guidance of my doctor.

>

> Kenda

>

> CAUTIONS

>

> One review of 17 studies of 5-HTP concluded that it was relatively free of

> side effects. Large doses of over 200 mg sometimes caused mild nausea but

> not enough to stop taking it. However, there are precautions!

>

> 5-HTP should not be taken with other antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, weight

> loss products, St. 's wort*, or by pregnant women, unless recommended by

> a health practitioner. Vitamin B6 should not be taken at the same time,

> although it is helpful if taken about 6 hours earlier than the 5-HTP.

>

> According to The Pharmacist's Letter, cases of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome

> (EMS) have been associated with 5-HTP. However, this might be in error. The

> FDA says it has found Peak-X, the substance thought to cause this condition

> which caused tryptophan to be removed from the market, in some batches of

> 5-HTP. They have not had any reports of EMS associated with it, though. Here

> are some additional warnings:

>

> If you have any of these diseases or conditions see your doctor before

> taking 5-HTP.

>

> Cardiovascular Diseases (high blood pressure, post-stroke, post-heart

> attack); Extremely Elderly Persons; those with Parkinson's Disease, Cancer

> or Autoimmune Diseases (Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple

> Sclerosis, Lupus); Lung Diseases; Chronic Alcoholism; Liver diseases

> (hepatitis or cirrhosis); parasitic infection; AIDS; Anorexia Nervosa; Low

> protein Diets; Allergies (severe); Myalgia (persistent pain and weakness of

> the muscles); Peripheral Neuropathy (pain weakness of the muscles); Rash or

> Flushing; Edema; Nausea; Diarrhea; Sickle cell anemia; hemophilia;

> Pregnancy.

>

> Those with AIDS, cancer, autoimmune diseases and the very elderly have an

> increased risk of fibrosis because of an enzyme that is frequently elevated

> in these conditions. Fibrosis is the deposition of connective tissue in

> internal organs.

>

> 5-HTP along with chronic alcoholism and liver disease caused heart fibrosis

> in animals. Alcohol inhibits the metabolism of 5-HTP.

>

> Concurrent drug use: 5-HTP should not be used if taking: Anti-depressant

> drugs; Monoamine oxidase inhibitors; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

> (SSRI's e.g., Prozac); Tricyclic medications; Weight Loss medications (i.e.,

> dexfenfluramine); Anti-parkinson medications (e.g., L-dopa); Barbiturates

> and other tranquilizing drugs; Antihistamines and cold medications;

> Alcoholic beverages; Intravenous (illegal I.V.) drugs; Cancer chemotherapy

> or antibiotic medications.

>

> Warning: Dosages of 5-hydroxy L-tryptophan (5-HTP) greater than 100

> milligrams per day should be taken only under the guidance of a physician.

> 5-HTP can increase the effect of tranquilizing drugs and can impair the

> ability to drive an automobile.

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Kenda, Hmm...it does sound like your body needs the extra HTP then! I've slept better too, since I've increased my dosage! That is weird about what your doctor said about the L-Tryptophan...I mean, wonder why it wouldn't make sense to just take the actual tryptophan, which is supposed to be much stronger than the htp, rather than taking the htp that converts into the tryptophan? Ok, I'm confusing myself now! LOLKenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: Leyna,I don't know the answer

as to why one shouldn't take 5HTP with B6. I takeall of my 5HTP at night and my B vitamins during the day. Last night forfun, I took extra 5HTP to see if would sleep better. Sure enough, I did andI got up earlier and more rested.As far as taking L-Tryptophan, my doc didn't recommend it and said it wasn'tas effective as using 5HTP, which converts into L-Tryptophan in the body.Kenda> Kenda,> That's very interesting! I've been taking 5-HTP for years now, and did not> know these things! Wonder why you're not supposed to take it at the same time> as B-6? Because I do that! I have this huge handful of supplements I take> every morning and night, and I take 5-HTP each time, with all my other stuff.> > Wonder if the same warnings go with L-Tryptophan as well? I do want to try> that, but it is very expensive!> > Kenda Skaggs <skaggscountycable> wrote:> Before everyone heads out to the store to purchase 5HTP, please read> the> following. 5HTP is not for everyone and like every supplements, needs to be> treated with caution. Although few side effects exist, it is still a drug> and, as such, needs your research before trying it. Please read the> information regarding auto immune diseases. I take it myself, but through> the guidance of my doctor.> > Kenda> > CAUTIONS > > One review of 17 studies of 5-HTP concluded that it was relatively free of> side effects. Large doses of over 200 mg sometimes caused mild nausea but> not enough to stop taking it. However, there are precautions!> > 5-HTP should not be taken with other antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, weight> loss products, St. 's wort*, or by pregnant women, unless

recommended by> a health practitioner. Vitamin B6 should not be taken at the same time,> although it is helpful if taken about 6 hours earlier than the 5-HTP.> > According to The Pharmacist's Letter, cases of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome> (EMS) have been associated with 5-HTP. However, this might be in error. The> FDA says it has found Peak-X, the substance thought to cause this condition> which caused tryptophan to be removed from the market, in some batches of> 5-HTP. They have not had any reports of EMS associated with it, though. Here> are some additional warnings:> > If you have any of these diseases or conditions see your doctor before> taking 5-HTP.> > Cardiovascular Diseases (high blood pressure, post-stroke, post-heart> attack); Extremely Elderly Persons; those with Parkinson's Disease, Cancer> or Autoimmune Diseases (Scleroderma, Rheumatoid

Arthritis, Multiple> Sclerosis, Lupus); Lung Diseases; Chronic Alcoholism; Liver diseases> (hepatitis or cirrhosis); parasitic infection; AIDS; Anorexia Nervosa; Low> protein Diets; Allergies (severe); Myalgia (persistent pain and weakness of> the muscles); Peripheral Neuropathy (pain weakness of the muscles); Rash or> Flushing; Edema; Nausea; Diarrhea; Sickle cell anemia; hemophilia;> Pregnancy.> > Those with AIDS, cancer, autoimmune diseases and the very elderly have an> increased risk of fibrosis because of an enzyme that is frequently elevated> in these conditions. Fibrosis is the deposition of connective tissue in> internal organs.> > 5-HTP along with chronic alcoholism and liver disease caused heart fibrosis> in animals. Alcohol inhibits the metabolism of 5-HTP.> > Concurrent drug use: 5-HTP should not be used if taking: Anti-depressant> drugs;

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors> (SSRI's e.g., Prozac); Tricyclic medications; Weight Loss medications (i.e.,> dexfenfluramine); Anti-parkinson medications (e.g., L-dopa); Barbiturates> and other tranquilizing drugs; Antihistamines and cold medications;> Alcoholic beverages; Intravenous (illegal I.V.) drugs; Cancer chemotherapy> or antibiotic medications.> > Warning: Dosages of 5-hydroxy L-tryptophan (5-HTP) greater than 100> milligrams per day should be taken only under the guidance of a physician.> 5-HTP can increase the effect of tranquilizing drugs and can impair the> ability to drive an automobile.> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates> starting at

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