GrymReefer
Bluelight Crew
- Joined
- May 20, 2015
- Messages
- 1,054
5-HTP converts along to N-Acetylserotonin. Acetyl dictates whether serotonin stays at that current state of existence or further continues the enzymatic alterations that eventually produce melatonin.
I have personally noticed that causing a rapid influx in melatonin levels naturally via L-Tryptophan made me dream alllootttt. (L-tryptophan>5-HTP>N-Acetylsero...>Serotonin/Melatonin>Tryptamine) ---Conversion road simplified....
Now the benefit of supplementing at the beginning of the chain is tryptophan's mechanics on reducing serotonin reuptake. The more control you have on the receptors dictating the rate of serotonin reuptake, the more serotonin your body has to enjoy. However, I would say anything that may cause an influx in serotonin during a specific period of time associated with your circadian rhythm (N-Acetyl is dictated by your internal clock along with other variables) such as 5-HTP may lead to an unnecessary amount of natural melatonin interacting with the brain. Also, from my personal experience causing an influx in natural melatonin vs. supplementation with synthetic melatonin is more potent and effective at inducing sleep while also inducing extremely vivid dreams that may have the possibility of creating abstract nightmares/terrors. This could explain the mechanics of valerian root leading you to your incidences.
I have personally noticed that causing a rapid influx in melatonin levels naturally via L-Tryptophan made me dream alllootttt. (L-tryptophan>5-HTP>N-Acetylsero...>Serotonin/Melatonin>Tryptamine) ---Conversion road simplified....
Now the benefit of supplementing at the beginning of the chain is tryptophan's mechanics on reducing serotonin reuptake. The more control you have on the receptors dictating the rate of serotonin reuptake, the more serotonin your body has to enjoy. However, I would say anything that may cause an influx in serotonin during a specific period of time associated with your circadian rhythm (N-Acetyl is dictated by your internal clock along with other variables) such as 5-HTP may lead to an unnecessary amount of natural melatonin interacting with the brain. Also, from my personal experience causing an influx in natural melatonin vs. supplementation with synthetic melatonin is more potent and effective at inducing sleep while also inducing extremely vivid dreams that may have the possibility of creating abstract nightmares/terrors. This could explain the mechanics of valerian root leading you to your incidences.