Interested in following - I too have read l-glutamine, & 5-htp are essential for seratonin production and sustaining levels. My protein powders contain these supps and the others you mention.

I would encourage you to keep us updated. I am very interested in results. Thank You!

I ordered the book. Congrats on day 3!

I found Julia Ross' books a few years ago when struggling with sugar cravings, and highly recommend them!
I was pretty reluctant to start taking a lot of supplements, so I started with just 5-HTP, and noticed an obvious difference in my moods. I was simply calmer, less likely to work myself into a frenzy of frustration over whatever - traffic, work, the news, etc. Intrigued and encouraged, I added L-Glutamine, and later GABA. At first I noticed an immediate elimination of sugar cravings, particularly with the L-Glutamine - it was nearly miraculous. I thought I'd found THE ANSWER (all caps!), and became a bit of an annoying evangelist over it (oops!)
Unfortunately, the effect for me a couple of years later is no longer so dramatic, but I do notice more subtle differences, especially in mood. On the other hand, I've also noticed very brief spells of breathing difficulty when taking higher dosage L-Glutamine (1000 mg rather than 500) and GABA (750 - 1000 mg) together. It look me awhile to make a connection, it was almost like a panic attack that would last about 30 seconds, but I finally realized it always happened about 20 - 30 minutes after my morning dose. Not sure whether that's common, but I'm being more conservative about dosage now.

I'm still working on finding a good balance for me between addressing the physiological aspects of binge eating with the emotional / psychological aspects. I really have to address it from multiple sides to be successful. At the moment, I've found some great meditation apps and podcasts to add to my strategy. But I consider the amino therapy to be an important element for me as well.

Great job on day 3! I generally find the first couple of weeks are the hardest for me. I'm on day 6 myself, and feeling optimistic.

I purchased all on Amazon (books and supps). I noted they were all at local drug store also.

I'm on day 2. I feel so mellow & care-free. Definitely feel so much less anxiety.

I will be adding DLPA to the 5-HTP/L-Glut. Chromium delivered today to use with L-Glut for cravings. So far, so good. Absolutely notice a difference. I did overeat yesterday, but I account that to running the marathon and restocking the fuel stores.

The L-Glut & 5-HTP combo is really helping my urge to graze on cereal and night eat.

I've now done this for slightly more than 1 week. No binges. I have night eaten, but not nearly as often nor as much. Taking L-Glut, 5-HTP, DLPA. Also taking her recommended Multi-Vitamin, B-Complex, Omega-3, Chromium, Calcium w/ D. I've taken the full profile for 1 day now that all has arrived. I've also been off prozac now for 5 days.

Noticed:
Calmer, more relaxed.
Very slight headache.
Less urge for cereals / carbs. I've never really urged sweets.

Did you or anyone else talk to your GP about possible side effects of taking those amino acids already? Or to the pharmacist (hehe that gives me the idea to go to walgreens and ask there..)?