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5-HTP (5-Hydroxy L-Tryptophan)

U.S. RDA:
Not Available

Dr. Atkins:
Not Available

Dr. Balch:
Aging: follow label directions.
Anorexia Nervosa: follow label directions.
Bulimia: follow label directions.
Depression: follow label directions.
Drug addiction: follow label directions.
Fibromyalgia syndrome: 50mg daily for 1 week, then increase to 100mg daily.
Migraine: follow label directions.
Obesity: follow label directions.

Dr. Barney:
Insomnia: follow label directions. Take on empty stomach with fruit juice.
Menopause: follow label directions. Take on empty stomach with fruit juice.
Multiple sclerosis: follow label directions. Take on empty stomach with fruit juice.
Obesity: follow label directions. Take on empty stomach with fruit juice.
PMS: follow label directions. Take on empty stomach with fruit juice.

Drs. Zand, Spreen, & LaVille:
Manic-depressive disorder: 25 - 50mg, taken at bedtime.

Integrative Medicine Communications:
Dosage range: 150 to 900 mg per day and lasted for two weeks to six
months.

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