5 HTP Dosage?
I know the normal nightime dosage for 5-HTP is 50-100 milligrams. Does anyone know if 150-200 milligrams is too much? If it IS too much, what would the side effects be?
Answer:
In Dr. Oz's book, "YOU on a Diet" he points out that some populace take 300mg day by day for wieght loss. So I would imagine that much would be past the worst so 150 to 200 mg should be fine. I take 150 a afternoon without any problems. A little more sober maybe but otherwise fine.
The side effects would be nausea. I know that one from experience! The ammount you are taking is considered a usual dosage as far as I can remember. It really helps near sleep problems and carb cravings.
Alex
You could take that much IF you have a specific purpose in mind(like what?)...it(like heaps natural products) is used most effectively by the body if used surrounded by smaller amounts over a longer span of time; otherwise you just enjoy expensive urine.
BTW: That much 5-htp at a time will just put you to sleep and you will probably awaken next to a head sting AND I have a friend who be put on 300 mgs three times a day by her naturopath...she slept at work and almost raining her bed because she could barely rouse up in the dark to go the bathroom..