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    Reason for taking: Depression
    1/18/2016 2:46:52 PM

    Reviewer: autiem001, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I can't believe the complete turn around my life has taken. This makes me feel HAPPY, light and free! I don't feel like I have a rain cloud over my head anymore. I take this supplement with a B-complex vitamin AND Sam-e. I feel fantastic.

    Reason for taking: Depression
    11/7/2015 2:56:57 PM

    Reviewer: Female

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I was feeling down and a little low not being able to ne socialize. As soon as I took the 5htp I was lifted up my mood enhanced and everything. Thank God for 5htp.I'm talking more and everything.

    Reason for taking: Depression
    8/29/2015 3:28:36 PM

    Reviewer: NBossman, 19-24 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I use 5HTP off and on when I'm going through tough situations in life. Whenever I'm feeling pessimistic or depressed, I take 5HTP and it works wonders. Within 24 hours I feel much more motivated and energetic. I've also used 5HTP to recover in the following days after using drugs that use up the body's supply of seretonin. Just like before, 5HTP begins working within the first d ... Show Full Comment

    Reason for taking: Depression
    8/13/2015 2:52:22 PM

    Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

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    Reason for taking: Depression
    7/7/2015 7:11:31 PM

    Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    In started with 200 mg, and felt great, I don't live in USA I am using another brand 100mg started taking two pills, and felt nausea all day. I lowered to 100mg and feel fine. I prefer Arrow brand.

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