5-HTP

HSingMomto7Kids

Does anyone know anything about 5-HTP? Is it safe during pregnancy in case one was to become pregnant?

ladytinkerbell99

Does anyone know anything about 5-HTP? Is it safe during pregnancy in case one was to become pregnant?

^ I have taken it. I had doctor's approval. It worked well for me for a short period.

However, in all the books I have - it says the same thing as this site:


5-HTP and Pregnancy
Although no research has been done on the safety of 5-HTP and pregnancy, it is probably a good idea for pregnant women to avoid 5-HTP. There have been some reports of a dangerous group of symptoms (called EMS) occurring in people who have taken 5-HTP. Until this issue is cleared up, 5-HTP does not appear to be safe for anyone, especially for pregnant women.

Please do NOT take anything without your doctor's approval. It could harm the baby or babies.

HSingMomto7Kids

Darn, that really stinks. I have been googling the last several days. And I found the same. But I thought maybe someone's experience was different. I took 100 mg 1 pill the other day. But then I remembered oh crap!!! Maybe I need to call the doc office to be sure all is okay. Now it scares me a bit though. Could my doc say it is okay, but it really not be safe? I guess I will never know unless I ask though. Thanks!!

eatrainsmile

I am taking a mixture of 5-htp and valerian root as a sleep aid before going to bed. It helps me sleep better without any hangover next day.

HSingMomto7Kids

So can someone please tell me how much you can take of 5-HTP?? I noticed on-line that there are different mgs. to purchase too. I have the 100 mgs. So what typically do you take please??