Hey people.
situation - OK.. I recently got some 5HTP, and had some today. I had two capsules of 100mg each.
history - I have been slightly 'off' for about a month or so, I have had a nagging headache, and just emotionally been a little left of centre. I have been training 5 times a week quite hard for my sport and am usually pretty drained. (I would say I was about 20% down on my normal good spirits)
now - this afternoon, I feel totally refreshed. Much more 'awake' and somewhat lifted in general spirits. OK.. not like a great deal.. but enough to definately feel better in general. (I'd say anything between 15 - 20% better)
question 1 - Could it be that I have slightly lower seratonin levels than I should?
question 2 - Could my seratonin levels be depleted by my very draining lifestyle - I am in front of a computer 3d modelling and web coding, then out on a track running fast.
question 3 - Have I lowered my seratonin levels from a big nite out (hennes and cold %$&#%) and then.. because of my lifestyle.. not been able to replenish that seratonin from that night out? And now.. that I have had a little 5HTP.. promoted some more seratonin to get back in there?
I know these questions seem minor and trivial.. but it is just for personal interest.
Mods - if this belongs in health please shift it over... but I thought that this might be interesting to read for other people who are looking at buying 5-HTP..
Look forward to your thoughts,
Cheers
Pendulum
situation - OK.. I recently got some 5HTP, and had some today. I had two capsules of 100mg each.
history - I have been slightly 'off' for about a month or so, I have had a nagging headache, and just emotionally been a little left of centre. I have been training 5 times a week quite hard for my sport and am usually pretty drained. (I would say I was about 20% down on my normal good spirits)
now - this afternoon, I feel totally refreshed. Much more 'awake' and somewhat lifted in general spirits. OK.. not like a great deal.. but enough to definately feel better in general. (I'd say anything between 15 - 20% better)
question 1 - Could it be that I have slightly lower seratonin levels than I should?
question 2 - Could my seratonin levels be depleted by my very draining lifestyle - I am in front of a computer 3d modelling and web coding, then out on a track running fast.
question 3 - Have I lowered my seratonin levels from a big nite out (hennes and cold %$&#%) and then.. because of my lifestyle.. not been able to replenish that seratonin from that night out? And now.. that I have had a little 5HTP.. promoted some more seratonin to get back in there?
I know these questions seem minor and trivial.. but it is just for personal interest.
Mods - if this belongs in health please shift it over... but I thought that this might be interesting to read for other people who are looking at buying 5-HTP..
Look forward to your thoughts,
Cheers
Pendulum