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So I picked up 5HTP for the first time.

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rypieNGG

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I don't usually take 5-HTP but I've got recommendations from this forum and I will begin. I picked up some 5-HTP I don't think its a quality brand because its so cheap around 17$. When I looked at other stores they were 25-40$. Its called Herbel Select 5-HTP. Its 50mg-60mg capsules. How do I take it should I take it before and after? Or just after.. THanks guys.
 
i got the same one. normally ill take 100mg everynight 3 nights prior to rolling. and then 100-200mg eveynight coming down from my roll. ill take it for 3days after unless i feel like i need more. dont take it for more than 5 days or ur body can start depending on it
 
i do it becuz i roll more than im supposed to be doing..so in theory preloading with 5htp increase the amount of serotonin available in the brain. after doing research i decided to give it a try. ever since i first tried this i felt like it has helped me, i have no scientific way of proving this but IMO it work for me.
 
If you wanna preload with it, I'd do it for a couple nights and then stop two days before dropping. I'm not really a huge fan of 5-HTP as it makes me crash bad when the effects wear off, worse than MDMA even, but it's still good to take it after a roll to get your serotonin resupplied.
 
From what I've heard, pre-loading 5-htp isn't recommended and can actually dampen a roll. If you start taking it on a regiment, don't take any 24 hours prior to rolling.

Otherwise, I take one (100mg) when I'm done rolling, before I go to bed. I take another when I get up and another again before bed. The days after I usually just take one before bed and I'll wake up in a good mood that will persist throughout the day. I usually stop taking them mid-week, after I feel that the "suicide Tuesdays" are successfully dodged.

But this all depends on your own unique body chemistry. Play around with your own regiment and see what works for you. Some people don't like how 5-htp messes with their appetite, energy or dreams, but I find that all to be fine so long as I'm in a good mood. :D
 
I've tried experimenting with 5-htp many times, and found that it benefits me more taking it after rolling. I take about 100 mg when I come down and another 100 mg each day for 2 to 3 days afterward. Maybe bump it up to 150mg or so if you've dosed more heavily. It doesn't eliminate the comedown and aftereffects, but it does help improve your mood and appetite while the MDMA wears off. As for taking it before, it does seem to weaken the roll, especially when taken a short time before dropping. I'm not sure about taking a 24 hr or more break between preloading and dropping. Never really experimented with that aspect. I was more concerned with making my comedowns less harsh, and figured taking long enough breaks and being smart about my health were the best ways to ensure a memorable roll before dropping.
So yeah, concentrate more on establishing your own regimen for afterward (i'm of a similar build to you btw), and if you really want to, try and see if a preload regimen works for you. everybody's different.
 
I am currently taking 5-HTP as well. I got the 100mg caps from wal-mart for 9.99$ . I rolled on Sunday and have been taking 200mg daily since. (100mg in the morning and 100mg before bed) I plan on stopping my 5-htp on Friday and go from there. I must admit my sleep has been INCREDIBLE since dosing 5-htp. Just my recent and current experience.
 
I take one 100mg 3 times a day.
Its way to expensive where I find it, 40 100mg capsules is 39.99.
It is only good to use the days after stim binges, but it is worth it, for sure.
 
I got mine at Costco. A jar of 150 100mg time release tablets for $29.99. Best price I've found so far and I really like the time release.
 
If you want to try to go with a more natural way of increasing serotonin, just eat any protein. I try not to take vitamins, even though I know it's safe, I just feel better about just eating actual food.

Protein>tryptophan>5htp>sertonin>melatonin
 
rypieNGG said:
I don't usually take 5-HTP but I've got recommendations from this forum and I will begin. I picked up some 5-HTP I don't think its a quality brand because its so cheap around 17$. When I looked at other stores they were 25-40$. Its called Herbel Select 5-HTP. Its 50mg-60mg capsules. How do I take it should I take it before and after? Or just after.. THanks guys.
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Maybe do a little research so we dont need to repeat info yeh?

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http://www.erowid.org/smarts/tryptophan/
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happyland said:
i got the same one. normally ill take 100mg everynight 3 nights prior to rolling. and then 100-200mg eveynight coming down from my roll. ill take it for 3days after unless i feel like i need more. dont take it for more than 5 days or ur body can start depending on it
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Your body doesn't become "dependent" on 5-HTP. It's not like Melatonin.
You're supposed to take 5-HTP for a long time to feel the effects, usually around 6-8 weeks.

Also, I just got a bottle today (last time I used it was over a year ago), and I paid $15.50 for 90 50mg capsules.

@royksopp: 5-HTP isn't a placebo. It actually increases serotonin in your brain and if used long enough can greatly elevate your everyday mood.
 
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