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Does 5 htp cause cardiac fibrosis? i am taking 50 mg at bedtime daily. any worry of heart, serotonin sickness or liver issues? safe to take long term?
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There are NO: scientifically based medical studies about the positive effects of taking 5HTP supplements. WHY WORRY AS YOU ARE ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS etc etc JUST STOP TAKING IT!!!! Hope this helps! GOOD LUCK and BE WELL! Dr Z
Answered 1/23/2016
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