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5-HTP: Are antidepressants effective, and if so why?

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5-HTP might be as effective as SSRI antidepressants like Prozac. But that might not be saying much. Most (if not all) of the benefits of SSRIs “are due to the placebo effect,” a re-analysis of FDA studies found. Antidepressants and 5-HTP may work in ways that don’t involve boosting serotonin. Continue reading →

How safe are 5-HTP supplements?

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A task force composed of 31 leading academics and clinicians from 15 countries concluded—based on Grade A level evidence—that 5-HTP has “Acceptable safety data”. Case reports of serious side effects following excessive doses or combinations of certain medications with 5-HTP raises the possibility of risk. . . . Continue reading →

Are cannabinoids effective for anxiety?

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There’s not enough evidence to conclude that cannabinoid mixtures containing both CBD and THC are effective for the range of anxiety disorders. But the research for CBD and social anxiety is rising. The risks rise with any cannabinoid product containing THC as its dose rises. Continue reading →