The 5-HTP Thread

Although I am a new member to this site (I joined last week) I have been enjoying the informative threads on smoking, growing, and other aspects of Cannabis Culture for a long time.

I consider my self a seasoned smoker, and that is why I decided to post this here, if it should me moved, let me know.

Anyways, 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan), it is the precursor serotonin (it becomes serotonin inside of you). Serotonin has various functions, including "the regulation of mood, appetite, sleep, muscle contraction, and some cognitive functions including memory and learning."

5-HTP, being the precursor to serotonin, is marketed as a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid.

Browsing the web last night, I came across a few postings that said 5-HTP, taken before toking, would increase your high. Being familiar with the name of the herbal supplement (my mom is into supplements) I went up to my kitchen and checked the cabinet, sure enough, 5-HTP was right out in front.

note: if your own 'vitamin cabinet' is not as thouroughly stocked as mine , you can purchase 5-HTP at Wal-Mart, it is $8.00 for 30 50mg capsules. You will find it on the supplement/health aisle.

I asked my mom how much she usually takes (she uses is as a natural sleep-aid/relaxant, although I did not find it to cause any drowsiness). She said she usually takes 2-3 (100-150mg).

I took 3, and left my house, I had to run some errands before I stopped by my buddies for a session.

By the time I was smoking it had been three hours since taking the 5-HTP, and had it not been for the dramatic effects, I may have forgot taking it alltogether.

The buds we were smoking were premium, very dense sticky nugs, and being from Bellingham, WA, I'm used to some good stuff. Although I would have to say this may be some of the better I've had. Anyhow...

Upon taking my second toke from the bubbler, The giggles began. I have never described my "high" persay, but I will do my best.

Everyone else reported a strong body high, and stoning effect. I was enjoying those 'symptoms' as well as some intense viuals, including the illusion of objects breathing, ever so slighly, remmniscant of low dose psicobilin, but not foreign. And the laughing, I could never stop laughing. It was like my first time being high. Amazing!

The high was long and powerful, and I kept smoking without difficulty. 5-HTP allowed me to get high a dose that would normally have only gotten me started.

And the muchies held off, I can't say my appetite was suppressed, for when I did eat, I ate a lot, and enjoted it very much, but i wasn't stricken with the need to eat ASAP.

It was a very positive experience with a supplement that may have positive effects in other areas as well (imporoved cognitive function..?).

Either way if only used for it's high increasing properties, of which I am thouroughly convinced, it would not be a waste. Especially for the seasoned toker, who may find satisfaction in lower doses than normally desired.

I plan on doing some experiements to determine a tolerance/maximum effective dose, and I will keep you posted.

So I christen this the official 5-HTP thread, where others can share their experiences and insight, or just ask questions.

This is my first thread, so any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

This sounds awesome, I want to hear some more about this, and also, try this.

I've some experience with 5-HTP myself, it's a great natural mood enhancer!
The few times I tried it when smoking, I felt that the high was more balanced and happy. However, I cannot say it amplified any of the effects. Still it's great to take with weed, that along with a good dose of L-Theanine and/or Phenibut works wonders for a relaxed, happy high!

Thanks for the info, I can agree with you on that too, it had been a week or so since I last smoked, and it was some of the better Kush I've recently, the combo could have caught me off guard? anyways I am going to have to try those supplements! Thanks!

Bump!

I picked up a bottle of 200MG time release 5-HTP & popped one about two hours ago. Maybe it's just the placibo effect (doubt it), but I feel great right now. It feels kind of like a mild Xanax high; not bad for pills you can buy at your local Walmart!

Hmmm, i was told by my therapist to try 5-HTP after Sam-E and other herbal supplements hadn't helped my depression and sleeplessness.

I'm thinking this is a good reason to try this one... =P

I'll post back if I see any significant differences.

This stuff is so weird. If I take one it gets me mildly high for an hour or two but takes two hours to kick in. After that high wears off I go back to my moderately depressed self. It's like it's increasing serotonin production like it's supposed to, but releasing it right away.

^^^ I like your quote. Im interested in this too, keep us updated anyone who tries this. I need another mango aparatus. I personally take vitamin c pills and stuff when I trip to this is pretty much right up my ally.

This stuff is so weird. If I take one it gets me mildly high for an hour or two but takes two hours to kick in. After that high wears off I go back to my moderately depressed self. It's like it's increasing serotonin production like it's supposed to, but releasing it right away.

Yeah, cuz it's not permanently adding serotonin, just for the time your under it's influence. I'm pretty sure it's some other thing that controls how fast your serotonin is released. Not sure on this though.

After doing some research on 5-HTP, I'm leaving for Wal-Mart to buy a bottle. I've got social anxiety/depression and this stuff sounds like it works.

I just picked up some 5-HTP 100mg from walmart, theyre in a purple bottle, made by Natrol. Any idea on how long it takes to take effect, and how long it lasts? Just wondering when the best time to smoke would be.

I just picked up some 5-HTP 100mg from walmart, theyre in a purple bottle, made by Natrol. Any idea on how long it takes to take effect, and how long it lasts? Just wondering when the best time to smoke would be.

I got the same bottle. In 20 minutes it will have been an hour since I took mine. I don't feel anything out of the ordinary yet.

that sounds awesome, i may have to pick some up the next time im at wal-mart. i cant seem to get very high anymore, and im trying to avoid an extended t-break lol

if anyone else tries this let me know how it goes, then ill def have to pick some up

I'm not taking it to increase a high. I don't smoke anymore. I'm just trying to cure my anxiety/depression.

5HTP is great. I haven't noticed if it increases my high or not, but I may try it out tonight and see.

5HTP does nothing for me as a sleep aid, I was advised to take about 600mg for it to work as a sleep aid for me, I wasn't lethargic at all, just nicely euphoric. My doctor keeps telling me that I am the luckiest person alive and I should take as much as I can every four hours because if it didn't make her tired that's what she would do. LOL.

Well it's been almost two hours since I took the 100mg pill. I don't feel any different. I'm going to pop another one.

5HTP is great. I haven't noticed if it increases my high or not, but I may try it out tonight and see.

5HTP does nothing for me as a sleep aid, I was advised to take about 600mg for it to work as a sleep aid for me, I wasn't lethargic at all, just nicely euphoric. My doctor keeps telling me that I am the luckiest person alive and I should take as much as I can every four hours because if it didn't make her tired that's what she would do. LOL.

Dude be careful, I dunno what kind of doctor said that, but taking too much 5htp can be quite painful actually. It causes pretty bad joint tightness, when I took too much it was intensely painful to walk due to joint tightness in my toes and foot.

Well it's been almost two hours since I took the 100mg pill. I don't feel any different. I'm going to pop another one.

I think 100mg is barely anything. I've been trying 400mg - 600mg daily and those doses are supposed to make you lethargic.

i've tried Sam-E and phosphatidylserine for improving my anxiety/depression, i'll have to try the 5-HTP sometime soon and report back

I tried it a couple of years ago, got a bottle of the pills from a herbal bullshit shop not expecting much just a slight mood lift and maybe get me a little more blazed. What i got was nothing for about a week and a half but kept taking them after being told they take quite a while to start working for some people then suddenly one day i got very sick like i had never bin before or since, it could have bin a coincidence but i stopped taking them and was better a couple of days later.