Nested Naturals 5-HTP 100 mg (5-hydroxytryptophan) - Sleep and Mood Support - 5HTP Supplement for Naturally Sourced Serotonin - 120 Non-GMO, Vegan Capsules

This seems to brighten my mood although I never really had a problem with that.I have always been a happy and optimistic person but decided to try 5-HTP and my mood has gotten even better than my normal happy self.I started taking 100mg in the morning and 100mg at night.After about a month I decided to try taking just 100 mg in the morning and everything seems to be fine so far.

I initially started taking this for depression symptoms such as fatigue and lack of concentration, but I found use for it in many areas of my life. 5-htp is the building block for serotonin and melatonin which are both responsible for your sleep, waking and eating cycles among other things. It took a few weeks to notice the subtle differences but it does make a difference. I’d suggest starting slow as taking to much can make you feel dizzy, unfocused and overly tired and sleepy. I’d really suggest taking no more than 2 a day max if you want to avoid uncomfortable and unnecessary side effects; less is more. I also used this along with l-theanine and ashwagandha to quit a massive vaping habit and this had a major role to play in lessening my withdrawal symptoms. I just implore you to please do your research before taking any new nootropic supplements, as some can have serious side effects and even be addicting. However I’d say this is on the safer end of the spectrum, this isn’t addicting nor does it cause dependence in my experience. If you were looking for a way to sleep, this is also great because instead of giving your body way to much melatonin like the majority of melatonin supplements, this gives your body the building blocks for your body to make exactly the amount that it needs. It also means you won’t have severe rebounds if/when you take an extended break like with melatonin; side effects such as sleeplessness, irritability and vivid dreams/nightmares are all common when quitting melatonin, but not when quitting 5-HTP. I’ve also noticed this helps with my headaches and migraine headaches specifically, it’s not imitrex but it is technically a triptan. After having taken 5-htp for many years this is probably the best brand I’ve come across, it’s been consistent and never wavered in quality. Best of luck for whatever you need this for!

I like this product. I use it as a sleep aid and a mood stabilizer in place of prescription medication. 5-htp has less side effects for me. It’s a little less effective than the prescription medication - it doesn’t put me to sleep but it does help me actually feel tired. It’s also more noticeable if I don’t take it - with prescriptions I could last a couple days off, but 5-htp seems to not last in my system more than a day. I like that it’s natural, I don’t need to see a doctor and go through that whole process to get it, and it helps stabilize my mood - which is the exact reason why I got it. I’m glad I tried it.

I take this supplement in combination with Sam-E and a Multi-Vitamin that has higher concentrations of B complexes. I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, and there's many medications I've tried (both prescribed and OTC), and I definately favor this one. Okay, here's my experience with this supplement:Pros: Works as an anti-anxiety for me. Helps me to manage racing thoughts and excessive worry/rumination. Bad things that happen to me don't seem to be as much as a "big deal". I have noticed a marked improvement in my sleep, even though I take this capsule in the morning. Also, frustration at both myself and others around me have been impacted as I do not worry as much. This pill is much easier to swallow when you tilt your chin down so that it floats to the back of the throat. I noticed the benefits quickly: less than a week after I began adding it to my regimen.Cons: The only real con that I experienced was something I was not expecting AT ALL: the first month I took this supplement, I began having extremely vivid dreams. Now, I wouldn't say that they were nightmares per se, but it was as if all the stress and worry that I had been saved from during the day were all compacted into my brain at once as I slept. I had stressful dreams of things going wrong at work and at home, and because they were so vivid, I would wake up the next morning feeling really hyped up and anxious. It got so bad that I stopped taking this supplement for a couple of days....but the anti-anxiety effects and overall boost in mood that I had been experiencing during the day began to wear away and by now I'd gotten used to you know...feeling better. So I muscled through it and tried it again: in 5 weeks the stressful dreams were completely gone. I only have one occasionally (once every 3 weeks or so) and it is very likely nothing to do with the supplement.Overall, I would recommend this supplement to anyone seeking relief. Just be patient when adding new supplements or medications that alter your mood!NOTE: Please keep in mind that finding a balance of mental health supplements and prescribed medication takes time, dedication, and an open mind. No form of supplement should be taken without the expectation that a little bit of physical and mental effort on your part will be needed to perform to it's fullest level. Even with 5-HTP, a successful mental health day for me includes other supplements, exercise, talking to a trusted person (therapist or otherwise), and daily mindfulness. Keep your chin up and keep going!