[nylon]

Ok now that I am on a plateau that I am desperately trying to beat (as can you see the desperation is hitting and taking contol) which is making me feel very frustrated and anxious. So before I double up on my phen (the thought has entered my mind more than twice this week) or start smoking again (to replace my foods like I use to do) I thought I would ask about 5-HTP.

Are there any specific brands that are better than others? I would like to go out and get some this afternoon.

Thanks.

[skinnyminny5]

The brand Natrol (50 mg each) is what I use... you can get it at Walmart for under $8.00..I take 4 pills a day...2 in the morning..2 in the evening around 6..I have had no side effects and it has helped with my mood greatly...I also use CLA (1000mg)...it maintains lean muscle tissue and helps with fat loss..hope this helps!

[susanpesek]

Nylon, just wondering whether you picked up the Natrol 5-HTP..I have used that type, too. The regular dose is 100-300 gr a day and I took it and really felt better with it. Who knew?

[nylon]

Originally Posted by susanpesek

Nylon, just wondering whether you picked up the Natrol 5-HTP..I have used that type, too. The regular dose is 100-300 gr a day and I took it and really felt better with it. Who knew?

Yes I did. The other day. I only took 100 the first couple od days and have decided to up it to 200 along with taking b-12. So we will see how this help.

[chloevalentine]

I'm not sure what 5-HTP is or means. But with my Phen I also take 2 multivitamins and 2 CLA (1000mg) capsules a day.

I'm working up to 4 CLA's a day, per the consultant at the Vitamin stores advice.

I take my Phen between 8-10am. 1 multivitamin and CLA with lunch btw 12-3pm and the others with dinner. Then I'll add the other 2 CLA's next week.

[findingme4me]

I take 5htp too.... I love the stuff. I take it for mood swings though... how is it working for you all. i only take two in the morrning... hmm should i be taking more