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Is 5 htp an alternative for ssri antidepressants?
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5HTP vs SSRI's: People are intrigued with 5-htp because it can be decarboxylated to serotonin, a neurotransmitter with many important functions. There are some studies suggesting it can help with depression, especially combined with l-tyrosine. 5htp can certainly cause GI distress like ssri's can. However, there isn't enough evidence to say it equals ssri antidepressants in treating depression. 200-300mg/day.
Answered 3/19/2018
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5HTP: As another option for mild depression, yes. As an alternative to SSRI, I doubt it would be as efficacious. One thing for sure, do not combine the two.
Answered 6/17/2015
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