Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I went back and read posts about 5 htp. Does that work with Inositol, or is it taken alone? Does it work differently than Inositol? -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/407 - Release Date: 8/3/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Hi, taking parts from an article, which I'll post the link to below. * It seems that inositol is converted by the body to two secondary neurotransmitter chemicals that enhance the action of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin, as we know, is a brain transmitter chemical that has been implicated in OCD and related disorders. *...5-HTP, which is a breakdown product of the amino acid L- Tryptophan. The body manufactures serotonin from 5-HTP *5-HTP can cause drowsiness, and is usually taken at bedtime. It should never be taken with any prescription antidepressant (such as an SSRI) or herbal products such as St. 's Wort, as it can cause a very serious condition called serotonergic syndrome. http://www.homestead.com/westsuffolkpsych/Inositol_and_OCD.html > > I went back and read posts about 5 htp. Does that work with Inositol, > or is it taken alone? Does it work differently than Inositol? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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