Overview
- Form
- capsule
- Category
- Amino Acid
Budget,Moderate evidence for anxiety; caution with antidepressants
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5-HTP
Moderate EvidenceLoading goal mappings...
Supported Health Goals
Anxiety Relief
Limited EvidenceReduction of anxiety symptoms and stress management
Moderate evidence, caution with SSRIs/MAOIs
Mood Support
Limited EvidenceSupport balanced mood and emotional wellbeing
Moderate evidence, caution with antidepressants
Scientific Studies (2)
Effect of 5-Hydroxytryptophan on Fatigue in Quiescent Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
PrimaryGastroenterology· 2022· n=126· rct
Improved fatigue in quiescent IBD patients vs placebo
View Study →Tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan for depression.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev· 2002· systematic review
Limited evidence for depression improvement; insufficient quality for firm conclusions
View Study →Safety & Interactions
⚠️ Severe Interactions Detected
Please consult a healthcare provider before using this supplement with other medications or supplements.
life threatening Interaction
May cause serotonin syndrome - life-threatening condition
Recommendation: DO NOT COMBINE - Serious risk of serotonin syndrome
life threatening Interaction
May cause serotonin syndrome - life-threatening condition
Recommendation: DO NOT COMBINE - Serious risk of serotonin syndrome
severe Interaction
May cause serotonin syndrome
Recommendation: Avoid combination, seek medical guidance
severe Interaction
May cause serotonin syndrome
Recommendation: Avoid combination, seek medical guidance
moderate Interaction
May cause serotonin syndrome
Recommendation: Avoid combination with DXM-containing products
life threatening Interaction
Combination may increase risk of serotonin syndrome
Recommendation: Avoid combination. Use one at a time.
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