5-HTP converts toward serotonin. That is why it shows up in sleep and mood stacks — and why it is a bad idea next to SSRIs, MAOIs, or other serotonergic drugs. If mood is the problem, a clinician beats a capsule.
Supplements
Limited evidence
5-HTP
Serotonin precursor. Not a casual mood candy.
How to use
50–100 mg in the evening only if you are not on serotonergic medication.
Details
- Ingredients
- 5-hydroxytryptophan
- Benefits
- Sleep onset (some users), Mood support (mixed)
- Dosage
- 50–100 mg
- When to take
- Evening, Before bed
- Side effects
- Nausea, vivid dreams. Serotonin syndrome risk with many psychiatric meds.
- Scientific evidence
- Small trials on sleep and appetite; safety is dominated by drug-interaction risk.
- Form
- Capsule
- Third-party tested
- Yes
Editorial rating ★ 3.3
Real biochemistry, real interaction risk. Default to no if you take antidepressants.
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