5 HTP?? Before and after??

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sijones291

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Hi all, just been doing a bit of research and I came across the old thread on this forum. There seems to be some confusion as to whether it should be taken before you go out as well as after!

I must say, I am very confused – wouldn’t this produce to much serotonin?? And your only meant to take two in any 24 hour period!!

Ive taken these once before and its got to be said, after a little sleep it sorted me right out!! Almost zero come down!

Can someone set the record straight.....

1. should these really be taken before you go out??
2. if so, dose it really make the little fella’s last longer/better??
3. are they dangerous??

Apologies if this is a sensitive subject!!
 
People take them in different way.

Me personally, if I go out on a Saturday night, I'll take 2 before I sleep on Sunday and then another 1 on the Monday night and that always works for me ;)
 
russ said:
IF ?????????

;)

i take a couple during the day that i go out. another couple the next day.
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I do go out, just now and again, you know birthdays, Christmas and special occasions :lol: ;)
 
I take them a few days before I drop then when I go to bed after I've dropped and also for a day or 2 after. I find you get the best results this way, or at least I do.
 
I just PM'ed Delacroix for you... he gives the most educated information and detailed analyses on anything having to do with this topic... he's all about it :P
 
i'm wondering if it's legal to cross borders with 5 htp? i have some here in holland and would love to bring it to ibiza with me (flying straight to spain from amsterdam)
 
I just take double doses morning and night from Friday to Tuesday! :lol:

Taking it before makes me feel like I'm prepping my brain.

I wouldn't have thought it's possible to take too much because, like vitamin c, your body will probably flush out what it doesn't use.

Robder the grown up scientist! ;)
 
1. should these really be taken before you go out??

I wouldn't take them before you go out . . Well for me they make me drowsy so wouldn't be up for going out after taking these..

2. if so, dose it really make the little fella’s last longer/better??

Wouldn't say it makes any difference to the 'effect' they have on you .. Altho haven't had them b4 goin out as i'd just fall asleep !

3. are they dangerous??

They are used for a few different reasons, one is weight loss and you can take like up to 6/7 of them a day as they can curb hunger . . For me though they are great just after a session when u want some sleep (as they make me drowsy means I get to sleep easier) . . also the next couple of nights after a heavy one to help with any depression/come down....

I'm certainly taking them to Ibiza with me !! Get 'em on Ebay.. 120 for £15 and in each tablet is twice the ammount you'd get in H&B.. and u only get 60 odd in H&B ... sooooo works out u get 4X as much for the same price! Ebayyyyyy !!
 
God - just stumbled on this one.....
If they work they will make Tuesdays seem like normal days again!!!! :D
 
pds said:
God - just stumbled on this one.....
If they work they will make Tuesdays seem like normal days again!!!! :D
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they will make them better
i get really really bad comedowns and they definately do help
i take em after when i am ready for zeds

also eat bananas
seriously
 
My lst trip in ibiza I took them after partying before bed and I`ve been taking 10x50mg caps every night since I got back.

Haven`t had any come-downs at all and I did a LOT of partying that holiday.

It`s great stuff!
 
Robder said:
I wouldn't have thought it's possible to take too much because, like vitamin c, your body will probably flush out what it doesn't use.

Robder the grown up scientist! ;)
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Wrong, ODing on 5-htp is horrible. It can cause hallucinations and nightmare like dreamstates, kinda like a bad trip only pure serotonin induced.

I would also not recommend taking 5-htp before you go out.

If you take 5-htp before you go out, you have a (small) chance of developing serotonin syndrome which causes a shivering state of rigidity and hyperthermia, leading to organ failure, internal bleeding and ultimately, death.

Lorna Spinks died of serotonin syndrome because she basically took loads of 5-htp before going out then dropped a couple of e's and her head couldn't handle it.

I think you’re best to pre-load a few days before you drop just to be safe.

I must say though, the best comedown cure for me is sunlight. If I'm out in the sun before and after I drop, I have no comedown at all.
 
I've never bothered in the past but willing to try it to see if they work. Got some on Holland & Barrett website.

Will let you know my findings this time next week :lol:
 
JacYourBody said:
What is this - just a vitamin? And why does it stop the Sunday/ monday side effects?
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They increase your seratonin (sp??) levels which get depleted after a night out caning it. Perfectly legal onsale in places like Hollands and Barratts.
 
I just asked for it at the chemist and they said 5 htp IS serotonin and someone must be pulling me leg...

Does it go by another name?
 
BARTONIOUS said:
Robder said:
I wouldn't have thought it's possible to take too much because, like vitamin c, your body will probably flush out what it doesn't use.

Robder the grown up scientist! ;)
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Wrong, ODing on 5-htp is horrible. It can cause hallucinations and nightmare like dreamstates, kinda like a bad trip only pure serotonin induced.

I would also not recommend taking 5-htp before you go out.

If you take 5-htp before you go out, you have a (small) chance of developing serotonin syndrome which causes a shivering state of rigidity and hyperthermia, leading to organ failure, internal bleeding and ultimately, death.

Lorna Spinks died of serotonin syndrome because she basically took loads of 5-htp before going out then dropped a couple of e's and her head couldn't handle it.

I think you’re best to pre-load a few days before you drop just to be safe.

I must say though, the best comedown cure for me is sunlight. If I'm out in the sun before and after I drop, I have no comedown at all.
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BARTONIOUS has it right on. Avoid taking it the day of. Pre-Load several days before and post-load the morning and following days after but try to avoid it the day of all together.
 
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