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A member asked:

Does taking supplements like 5-htp etc that boost neurotransmitters, always mean an eventual downregulation of those receptors? is this not dangerous?

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It is complicated!: Taking supplements is rarely useful to an otherwise healthy person. Simply eat healthy, maintain a healthy weight and exercise daily. You will save the wasted money taking supplements like 5-HTP(which has No proven benefit, so you do not need to take it and worry about its negative effects on your brain receptors).

Answered 4/11/2018

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