5htp vs l-tryptophan

[perfectspecimen]

what is the equivalent dose of 5htp compared to 2g l-tryptophan

 

[RADAR]

bro i've never tried tryptophan but i can tell you 5htp don't do shit!!! RADAR

 

[ZKaudio]

despite the posts comparing these drugs.. i still dont see how are "supposedly" the same thing. I've taken both and gotten VASTLY different results on each.

 

[tyguy]

despite the posts comparing these drugs.. i still dont see how are "supposedly" the same thing. I've taken both and gotten VASTLY different results on each.

will you elaborate on your l-trytophan results and what amout you were taking?

Thanks

 

[decadense]

A few very credible sources of info have warned to stay away from 5-htp. Unlike tryptophan, alot of it will convert to serotonin in the body before it reaches the brain. Serotonin cannot cross the blood-brain barrier. High amounts of peripheral serotonin can be damaging to the body. The heart valve defect of Phen-Fen were caused by this same mechanism. Stick with tryptophan, imo.

Here is a good source: http://www.biochemicals.com