05-11-2014, 18:48
(24-10-2014, 18:36)Candace Wrote: 5-HTP converts to serotonin both inside and outside of the brain, which could cause heart valve fibrosis. Tryptophan can only be converted to serotonin inside the brain, so it doesn't carry that risk.
Hmm, it says it's only a theoretical concern and haven't been any reported cases of this associated with 5-htp in decades of study. even the article says "citation needed." Interesting to consider though.