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    Reason for taking: Depression
    1/18/2018 5:19:45 PM

    Reviewer: 13-18 on Treatment for less than 1 month

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    i have been on this for about 4 days and so far has been really good. i am pretty satisfied with this product i have taken 200mg now down to 100mg and planning to take breaks as recommended by everyone. it has definitly been sublte for me but it has improved my mood, sleep and made me more calm and relaxed overall. reccomend for anyone that has some depression or anxiety to give it a shot. everyon ... Show Full Comment

    Reason for taking: Depression
    10/2/2017 12:41:08 PM

    Reviewer: Tonya, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Taking 5-HTP causes extreme nausea, vomiting, and shakiness.

    Reason for taking: Depression
    8/28/2017 6:54:07 PM

    Reviewer: Fran, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I've suffered from Fibromyalgia and depression all my life. I had heard the benefits of 5HTP and tried it. About 1 week of taking 100mg I had NO more pain. THIS is my CURE for Fibro! I also, miraculously, had a substantial mood lift and now I don't take antidepressants anymore. My only fear with 5HTP is the possible side effect of Heart Valve Leak Damage. It has been reported that th ... Show Full Comment

    Reason for taking: Depression
    8/21/2017 5:47:36 PM

    Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Went thru some tough times really depressing. Felt blah all the time. I'm in perfect health but just always felt off. Started taking spring valley 5-htp 300mg every other day. Wow! what change I feel great.

    Reason for taking: Depression
    12/30/2016 3:18:57 AM

    Reviewer: Marie, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Every time I took a 100mg capsule it made me feel nauseous. I had to stop.

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