Best Supplement for Anxiety: NOW Supplements, 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) 50 mg, Neurotransmitter Support*, 180 Veg Capsules

Feeling great!

5-HTP is working great for me. I had been feeling down for a few years and had a pretty negative outlook on life in general. I knew that mentality wasn't me but didn't know what to do about it. Also, it seemed like no matter how much I wanted to get something done I just had zero motivation or desire to do it. I went to the the doctor almost three years ago and was prescribed an antidepressant. I took it for over three months with no change other than just not caring as much so I weaned myself off of it. If you have ever done that you know how rough it is. Two months ago I went to another doctor for a heart issue that was brought on by stress. After blood work i was told i was low on vitamin D and my doc recommended 5-HTP and a 5000IU D vitamin to take daily. That evening I ordered this bottle. All I can say is wow! After two weeks I started feeling a little better. Everyday after that things just seemed a little brighter. Things are great now. I feel like my old self again. After over three years of being depressed it is a huge change for me to be out of that slump. I wish I had discovered this a long time ago and not spent so many years like I did. A month ago I added a Super B Complex vitamin to my diet which gave me a ton of energy along with the good mood and desire to do things. Life is good. I'm not saying this will work the same for everyone but I would recommend you give it a try. Ask your doctor what dose to take and try it for a month. My doc told me to start taking 50 mg a day for 2weeks then up it to 100. Good luck

44 persons found it helpful

So Far, So Good: Anxiety, Depression, and Appetite Supressant.

I was recently advised by my neurologist to stop taking Zoloft. I thought I would remain unmedicated, but soon felt my symptoms creeping back in and was advised to try this supplement by the same doctor. I purchased 5-HTP with guarded expectations. I've been taking 50mg 3 times a day and as long as the doses are on time, my Anxiety and depression remain greatly reduced. My appetite is also suppressed, and I find that my sleep is more restful and I require less sleep for the same amount of energy. Of course I did say "as long as the doses are on time", and that is the downside of my experience. I have found if the dose is late by even as little as 30 to 45 minutes, I feel a bit manic and my Anxiety slides right back in. Another downside is that I don't require as much sleep. I am not quite ready to say that this 5-htp induced insomnia, but it's pretty close. I've gone from getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night with no naps to 4 or 5 with a short 20 to 30 minute nap during the day. I also have to remember to eat. I don't feel hunger very strongly until the dose begins to leave my system. I would recommend this supplement. I took another 5-htp brand before this one and felt like it must have been very bad quality because I felt no changes whatsoever in my depression or Anxiety. This brand seems effective. I would buy it again

43 persons found it helpful

10 stars

Been using NOW products for over a decade. Very reliable. I could not get by a day without 5-htp in my system. It's horrible to have an Anxiety disorder. It's a nightmare to have no way of controlling it. That's how I felt before these

34 persons found it helpful

Great product for Anxiety

These pills have been a lifesaver in my house! I have a 10 year old daughter that struggles with Anxiety problems. This medicine has really helped her out in managing her Anxiety and I can tell a big difference in her when she doesn't take them. They really help her to calm down and not worry about things as much. I highly recommend these pills if you struggle with Anxiety! This is a wonderful product and this seller is really fast at sending out the product. I would definitely buy from them again

34 persons found it helpful

It's not for me

It had adverse side effects on me. Instead of taking care of Anxiety and helping me to sleep, it did just the opposite. I feel much better since I quit taking it. But don't be discouraged, you won't know unless you try it. Different people have different reactions to it. I have tried it few times over few years and every time (no matter what the brand was) I got the same side effects. From reading the reviews online, I understand that it is a great alternative to prescription meds for some people. My mom says that it helps her more than prescription anti-depressant

27 persons found it helpful

5HTP for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression as an alternative to Prescription medication

I tried this supplement for Anxiety and depression. I used to take Lexapro for about 4 years, but it caused me to gain about 30 pounds. I weaned myself off of Lexapro about a year ago, and slowly the Anxiety and depression came back. I did not want to go back on Lexapro, but was starting to become desperate. I did a lot of research about 5HTP and decided to give it a try. I am happy to report that it has helped tremendously with both Anxiety and depression. While it is not AS good as my prescription medication, it is almost as good and I would highly recommend it. I take 100 milligrams 3 times a day(breakfast, lunch and before bed) for a total of 300 milligrams. I took 150 milligrams the first week and started the 300 milligrams the 2nd week

16 persons found it helpful

Reviewing 5HTP in general, not Now Brands

This stuff should seriously be prescription only. If taking for the first time, start with half a pill for a few days. I took 100 mg of a different brand for migraines / Anxiety and felt great, so I took it again the next day and suddenly got serotonin syndrome, which feels like pure torture. Figuring 100s were too much for me, I bought this brand of 50 mg. One hour after taking I was on the border of serotonin syndrome again, not quite as strong but still incredibly uncomfortable, increased heart rate, and agitated. Next day I had headaches, fatigue, confusion, and mental fogginess. I am not on any other meds, and my doctor advised that I stop taking 5HTP immediately

13 persons found it helpful

Great for stress

I bought this in addition to B-complex to help manage my mood and stress levels. I started feeling more relaxed and less anxious within a few days of taking this. I even recommended it to my brother and he has had similar results. I think it's great for the price, too, based on what I've seen in stores

7 persons found it helpful

Works for Depression and Antidepressant Tapering

I am taking this for antidepressant tapering and for depression and Anxiety. It seems to work well. I adjust the dosage depending on the symptoms, so I started taking 3 per day and have since reduced from 2 and now to 1 as symptoms improve. It helps some with the withdrawal symptoms of tapering off antidepressants

5 persons found it helpful

5HTP got me through a bad time.

This really elevated my mood. I knew there was something wrong like a deficiency for me to feel that bad mentally. Within 2 days I felt a lot better and was able to carry out my normal activities like usual. I had recently gone through a break up with the boyfriend and was having digestive issues at the time as well. The product still worked and got me out of my slump. It elevated my mood enough for me to research the digestive issues and was able to fix that as well. I took 2 during the day and two at night to start with. Now I only take at night and still take it due to some work stress

5 persons found it helpful

NOW Supplements, 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) 50 mg, Neurotransmitter Support*, 180 Veg Capsules

'Anxiety' Match Score: 254

The Benefits of 5-HTP, Anxiety Treatment

15 Reviews mentioning 'Anxiety'.

Feeling great!

So Far, So Good: Anxiety, Depression, and Appetite Supressant.

10 stars

Great product for Anxiety

It's not for me

5HTP for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression as an alternative to Prescription medication

Reviewing 5HTP in general, not Now Brands

Great for stress

Works for Depression and Antidepressant Tapering

5HTP got me through a bad time.