5-htps safe to use? what are side effects? whats it for?

5-HTP: 5-htp is a precursor of serotonin -- commercially prepared from the plant griffonia simplicifolia. It has many uses, including stress, anxiety, panic attacks, pain, fibromyalgia, obesity, depression, cerebellar ataxia, etc. There have been cases of eosinophilic myalgia from impure products, but is safe if using products from reliable companies. Se's are mostly gi: nausea, diarrhea, etc.