Studies have shown the nutrient 5-hydroxytryptophan better known as 5-HTP reportedly works in the same way as Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft. It works by increasing levels of serotonin, a brain chemical known to combat depression. Recommended dosage: Start with 100 mg at bedtime, and if you don´t notice any significant results after 3 days, increase dose to 200 mg BUT split it - taking 100 mg in the morning and then 100 mg at bedtime. IF this doesn´t do the trick after 3 days, up the dose to 400 mg, divided equally between morning and bedtime. Reduce to a lower dose once you are feeling positive results, but if 5-HTP doesn´t work for you there are other natural choices - so check for these in the Alternative Health Depression Tip List.

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