Solgar, 5-HTP 100 mg, 90 Vegetable Capsules

My husband is like a differen person!! No more Mr. Grouch!

I bought this for my husband because it raises seratonin levels in the brain (one of the feel good chemicals in the brain, and one of the most commonly deficient in people). As he was getting older, he was getting crabbier and crabbier, grouchy, negative, and would bark at me for no reason. I was so fed up! Then I read an article that talked about how men express depression different than women, they get angry and even aggressive. So I found a quiz on line and asked him the questions about his feelings in various areas. The quiz results tell you which feel good brain chemical is low, or lowest (it ranks them). For him, his seratonin was very low. I bought this and waited for a grouchy spell (didn't take long) so I asked him to take one (fortunately he was open to taking it) in 20 minutes, he was like a different person! He was smiling and joking around! The effect lasts 3-4 hours, so he now takes them with breakfast, lunch and dinner. The man I married was back! Thank God because I didn't like the other guy at all! Highly, Highly, Highly recommend! (P.S. some people need to take 2 pills at a time, depends on the person, if that's too much, you just get sleepy, so then you back off to 1 again. Mine hubby only needs 1 pill three times per day. This stuff can save a marriage

26 persons found it helpful

5-HTP for better sleep

My trainer recommended 5-HTP for better rest and recovery. I've been impressed with the Solgar products incorporated into my diet lately, and so I thought to give this a try. I take this along with Solgar Sweetest Dreams and a Solaray Magnesium, Calcium, and Zinc supplement at night. I've been sleeping deeper, falling asleep faster, and waking up more refreshed. Also, my endurance has improved during my workouts. Because I've never isolated the products, other than the Magnesium, Calcium, and Zinc supplement, I'm not sure if I would have the same benefit by just taking this one product. However, there's no doubt in the improvement in the quality of sleep and health that I feel with the combination. Also, I tried New Chapter Tranquilnite Plus which is quite similar to the Solgar Sweetest Dreams, and did not get the same feeling of being well rested and energetic as I did when adding the 5-HTP. So, I definitely can recommend this product. Also, I'm usually a fan of the New Chapter line up of vitamins. However, the Tranquilnite Plus smells horrible. So, I would go with the Solgar or something else for the sleep aid

19 persons found it helpful

Too strong, felt depressed

This is too strong. 5 HTP has negative side effects in the short and long term. Long term, especially when used with B6 vitamins, can cause heart valve and digestive system damage. Serotonin, which 5HTP is a component of, is also present in vital organs and the blood stream, not just in the brain. This 5 HTP is not time released, and goes straight to each part of your body that contains serotonin. This may cause nausea and stomach aches (which I experienced a little bit of) and sadness. This dose is much too high for me, and effects last about three days for one or even one half pill. I also feel very depressed and low energy the day after I take this, and I feel like I cannot use the part of my brain that is creative or humorous. I am a very upbeat and positive person, but after I take this 5 HTP I feel bored and unexcitable, which I otherwise rarely feel. I gave these pills to a friend of mine who has trouble sleeping also, and the day after taking them he looked so sad I thought someone had passed away. The depressed feeling is enough to make me never want to take 5 HTP ever again. That the Solgar formula is not time released and hits the bloodstream too fast might be to blame in my case, because some people feel very happy after taking 5 HTP, but either way there are more products on the market to try that do not have serious long term and short term side effects

16 persons found it helpful

Well in treatment for depression

I used this product for my aon depresion. In one week I started seeing him improving and after 2 weeks he is smiling and making jokes again. I gave to a friend with depression and the same in 2 weeks they are well again

10 persons found it helpful

BEWARE: can cause eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome

after a few weeks of usage i developed severe muscle pain in my arm. Searched and learned this can cause eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome. Actually diagnosed with degenerative calcific tendonitis. Not sure its from this but this was what i have ingested the past few weeks

10 persons found it helpful

Effective!

I usually get it as some other stuff here for an old friend of mine, who doesn't use Internet. She says it does work. For us we use it sometimes as sleep aid and in the end of a stressful day. I'd say it is a very effective supplement, but also gives some vivid dreams. For that reason we don't use it so often as others. But we do love "Solgar" and trust them

10 persons found it helpful

Doesn't seem potent enough.

I had been using a different brand of 5-HTP prior that I picked up in the local chain drugstore. I really noticed positive results but the bottle ran out, so I decided to try a more "pure" brand, also I'm vegetarian and my prior capsules were gelatin. Unfortunately, I don't seem to notice much of anything with Solgar 5-HTP. I take two capsules before bed 5 nights/week--have been for the past month. Haven't noticed the positive effects that I had noticed with the other brand. It's a shame because I had high hopes, but it is what it is..

8 persons found it helpful

Love it!

5-HTP has many uses, and I've used this brand for years. I use it as part of my sleep cocktail. It helps relax, helps curb appetite, helps to elevate mood and eliminate depression. Its uses, however, are dose-dependent

8 persons found it helpful

Good sleep aid

My husband uses this as a sleep aid. The time release capsules leave him feeling logey in the morning. These don't

7 persons found it helpful

5-htp breaks me out badly

Great brand, but 5-htp breaks me out really badly over time. So if you suffered from acne before, pay attention to it. I am sorry I will not be able to benefit from this product anymore

7 persons found it helpful