Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is 5 htp or l-tyrosine effective for depression and anxiety?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably not: This has been studied, and 5-htp, the precursor for serotonin, is sold in healthfood stores for this purpose. The idea is to flood the body and brain with precursor to increase serotonin (or with tyrosine, norepinephrine), having the same effect as getting an antidepressant. Problem is, you flood the whole body, not just specific parts of the brain, so lots of se not much specific benefits.
Answered 1/5/2019
5.5k views
Yes and No: 5htp is a precursor to the inhibitory neurotransmitter serotonin. L-tyrosine is a precursor to the stimulatory neurotransmitters Epinephrine and norepinephrine. Both 5htp and l-tyrosine have been shown to help with depression by different mechanisms. However, l-tyrosine may make anxiety worse, and should not be taken if anxiety is a problem.
Answered 4/27/2019
5.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have no history of depression, but was going through a stressful time and started taking 500mg l tyrosine. What could this be a sign of?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have heard that l-tyrosine is good for removing stress and depression?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If I have depression and I have no thyroid problems, I can take the amino acid L-tyrosine to burn fat and have a better mood?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I do masturbate four to five times in a week.if not do I fell restless, boring.and after masturbate I suffer from anxiety, depression.what can I do?..
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
5 htp and l tyrosine stack for anxiety and depression?
I have suffered from depression, mood swings, anxiety, etc. I've tried E-Sam, St Johns Wart, & L-tyrosine, 'Bach' products, etc. Help!
Do the supplements 5-HTP and L-TYROSINE affect the birth control pill? I am on levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ED. I'm taking the supplements due to my anxiety and depression.
I am breastf. A 4 mnth old, very depressed and anxiety, got a script for citalopram, scared to use for side effects, would tyrosine be benificial and safe for my baby ?And what dose can I use if its safe?
L tyrosine, has anyone ever used this for depression and how efective?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
