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Question: I'm having a hard time staying asleep past 4am. I fall asleep easily and think I sleep soundly through in the night, but at 4am my brain turns on and I feel wide awake. It's hard to get 8-9 hours of sleep with this "internal alarm."
A recent organic acid test indicated that my serotonin may be low. I'm now taking 50mg of 5-HTP daily, but it's not helping.
Any thoughts on a natural, non-addictive sleep aid are appreciated. Thanks very much.
A recent organic acid test indicated that my serotonin may be low. I'm now taking 50mg of 5-HTP daily, but it's not helping.
Any thoughts on a natural, non-addictive sleep aid are appreciated. Thanks very much.
Brief Answer:
There is need to increase dose of 5 htp
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health care magic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
The dose you are taking is recommended for one week only and from week 2 make it twice daily.
From week three the recommended dose is 100 mg twice a day.
It is hoped that by the three weeks there will be good response.
The other natural supplement is S adenosyl methionine.
I hope this answers you.
If youhave more questions feel free to contact me.
Thanks and regards.
There is need to increase dose of 5 htp
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health care magic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
The dose you are taking is recommended for one week only and from week 2 make it twice daily.
From week three the recommended dose is 100 mg twice a day.
It is hoped that by the three weeks there will be good response.
The other natural supplement is S adenosyl methionine.
I hope this answers you.
If youhave more questions feel free to contact me.
Thanks and regards.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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