What are 5-HPT or Sam-E, do they work? How? Safe?

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What are 5-HPT or Sam-E, do they work? How? Safe?

These were recommended to me but I have no idea what they are, if they really work or if they are safe. I'm guessing they are just another otc suppliment? Any FDA info?

2006-12-06 09:51:36 · 2 answers · asked by Tricksta-Vic 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine

Also, if they really do work what differs them from prescription meds?

2006-12-06 10:10:46 · update #1

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I do like 5-htp but it shouldn't be taken with any anti-depressant. It works to help your body make more serotonin. I would consider it safer than drugs.

2006-12-06 10:43:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

They are mostly used for depression.
They help increase the up-take of serotonin to the brain

2006-12-06 18:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by ontheroadagainwithoutyou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋