- How does this differ from Swanson's regular 5-HTP?
- This Extra Strength version packs a higher dose of 5-HTP per capsule, so one capsule replaces more of the standard product. The standard version lets you start lower and adjust upward.
- When should I take it?
- Most users take it in the evening or about 30 minutes before bed, with food to reduce stomach upset. Follow the label and your doctor's advice.
- Can I take it with antidepressants?
- No, not without a doctor's approval. 5-HTP raises serotonin, and combining it with SSRIs, MAOIs or tramadol can cause serotonin syndrome.
- Is it time-release?
- No. It is a plain capsule, so levels rise and fall faster than with time-release 5-HTP products.
- Is the capsule vegetarian?
- Swanson lists the capsule as vegetarian-friendly, made from plant cellulose rather than gelatin.
- What is in the bottle?
- 60 capsules of 5-HTP, which is about a two-month supply at one capsule a day.
- Where is the Swanson Premium Amino Acid 5-Htp Extra Strength cheapest?
- At Swanson, for $9.19, as of our latest check.