The recommended daily dose of 5-HTP is one capsule (100 mg) daily. (product comes in foil doubled sealed bag) other ingredients cellulose capsule, rice flour
It is important to start at a lower dosage of 5-HTP to assess tolerance. High doses can lead to side effects such as nausea and nightmares. It is advised that 5-HTP should not be taken by people on SSRIs or other types of antidepressants.
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