Pure 5-HTP Powder 5-Hydroxytryptophan Serotonin~ 600 Servings ~ Natural Griffonia Seed Extract ~ 60g 5htp Bulk Powder

My son’s on the autism spectrum and has battled depression during the puberty years. I am not a meds person and have always taken a holistic approach to his treatment but it got so bad we even tried antidepressants. They just made him tired and listless.We took him off the meds and started him on the 5-HTP because it helps with serotonin production/absorption and that has made ALL the difference!! He’s happier, has more energy and has reentered “life”! I couldn’t recommend it enough!Just be aware it can cause upset stomachs, but it was well worth the risk for us! His dosage is unusually high in comparison to most people. And it did get him nauseated at a certain dose, so we just backed off a bit from there. It has absolutely changed my son’s life!!

I ordered this because I had been using 5htp powder from another very popularbrand on Amazon for years, and they seem to have run out due to the pandemic. I was wary about switching brands but had no choice, so I ordered this since it was the only other company selling it in powdered form. I usually notice a boost when I start a new bag, and I do think that I started to feel better when I started this bag, so that's a good sign. Freshness seem to be very important with this stuff, as is proper storage.The actual powder is more grey in color and more clumpy than what I'm used to. The other brand was more like this a few years ago, but their stuff has gotten whiter and fluffier as time has passed. A different source I'm assuming. Anyway, this seems like it'll be good to at least hold me over until my usual brand comes back in stock. I just thought I'd give a heads up to others who may be facing the same dilemma.

Works fast, in a week I felt less anxious and my outlook was strangely happy. Good and bad. I kind of missed my angry miserable side. I missed the feeling of being capable of feeling like a terrible person, and taking pleasure in the small things despite that. I appreciated those lows, because I was able to enjoy the smaller things as "highs". Each little success, each thing to be proud of, that cup of coffee. I wasn't as low as I felt comfortable with, and I missed my lows. If anyone wants to feel that way, this will work. A week without taking the 5htp, and I'm still waiting for a little more of my ugly feelings to come back, bc I think anger and some impatience are part of being balanced. LOL hope this review helps a few people! : D / >:- [***This part is an edit. I lately tried this occasionally for PMS/TOM, and it's nice for that monthly crappy feeling of mood. Kind of like a little mood mender, or a comfort occasionally, like how you occasionally drink alcohol, but not on a daily regimen? LOL

Very potent product. Eases tension and allows the mind to move with less chatter, or doubt with no hangover. Great for being in social environments, especially on a nice day. The product speaks for itself, though it cannot work alone, you must still do the work.

No effect, and I can't tell how much 100mg because it didn't come with a scoop even though the directions talk about a scoop.