5-HTP
Direct serotonin precursor. May improve sleep, mood and appetite control.
What is it for?
💡 Absorption: Take on an empty stomach. Do not take with proteins. 30-60 min before bed for sleep.
⚠️ Caution: DO NOT combine with SSRI/SNRI antidepressants (serotonin syndrome risk). Consult psychiatrist.
Recommended doses
Range: 50 – 200 mg
30-60 min before bed. Do NOT combine with SSRIs
Range: 50 – 300 mg
Split into 2-3 doses. Watch for interactions
Interactions with other supplements
Both affect serotonin. Start with low doses if combined. Watch for serotonergic symptoms.
⚕️ Medication interactions
Risk of serotonin syndrome (potentially fatal) when combined with SSRIs or other serotonergic antidepressants.
→ No combinar. Consultar psiquiatra antes de cualquier cambio.
📚 Scientific references (3)▼
ECA de 12 semanas con 100 mg/día de 5-HTP en adultos mayores. El grupo tratado mejoró significativamente en el test MoCA y mostró aumento de serotonina sérica.
Investigación sobre el efecto del 5-HTP en los niveles de serotonina y el estado de ánimo, con evidencia de mejora en síntomas de depresión, insomnio y ansiedad.
Revision Cochrane. 5-HTP superior a placebo para depresion pero evidencia insuficiente para recomendacion definitiva. No combinar con ISRS.
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