Natrol Mood Positive 5-HTP 50mg with L-Theanine, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Folate, Dietary Supplement Helps Support a Positive Mood, 50 Tablets, 25-50 Day Supply (Pack of 12)

Natrol always produces high-quality products. Years ago I tried their 5-HTP product and it worked great. What I liked was that I did not need to take it daily. I could simply take it when needed and it usually started working within an hour. For me it did not work for: Appetite control. Sorry. Energy. Sorry. What did it work for? If I was feeling down, stressed, or anxious...it would stabilize my mood within an hour. It would make me feel like I was on an even keel. If you are struggling with any of those issues, you know that is a HUGE difference. Down the road I stumbled on this product with extra mood boosters and tried it. I like it even better! I keep it on hand. Sometimes I don't take it for months. Other times I take it daily. I simply use it as needed. Pros: Unlike anti-depressives, anxiety meds, etc...you can use them as you please and stop them immediately at any time, with no side-effects. Most antidepressants can cause you to have dark thoughts and if you quit them cold turkey, you can end up having more serious issues than you did before you started them or while using them. That's outright wrong. Natrol's Mood Positive 5-HTP can be used as needed, without those evil side effects. It's a natural method of helping you even out your Serotonin. Cons: If you are taking any SSRI type medications, DO NOT TAKE THIS at the same time. You can end up with "Serotonin Syndrome" which can be life threatening. You need to SLOWLY taper off your current SSRI meds before starting a natural Serotonin stabilizer. I have not ever tried an antidepressant, but I am knowledgeable regarding this. Read the warnings. If I don't take this with food, it has caused me stomach upset. Summary: I love this product. It works for helping me feel positive (not the same as energetic, but feeling positive can mean the difference in how one eats, exercises, and does other helpful things to increase energy).

I bought these to be able to split them in half, essentially taking 25mg a day. Been taking 1/2 pill each morning for 3 or 4 weeks and I noticed a difference quickly, as in a day or two. Feel more energetic, focused and positive. But that's me.. I researched 5-HTP before trying it but made the mistake of taking a 100mg 5-HTP capsule of another brand and it was a horrible experience. Not wanting to give up, I tried these because they are pill form and are rated very well with the ingredients in it. So for me, I just needed a little boost with my mood. I experience no side effects or anything negative with taking 25mg. If this is something your thinking of trying, do you homework on 5-HTP, start low and see how it goes. Be warned if your not familiar with 5-HTP, it is serious stuff if you take too high a dose. I am happy with these pills, I highly recommend this brand and will refill.

I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder many years ago. For me, this meant constant worry, nagging thoughts and panic attacks. The medication I tried either stopped working quickly or left me feeling like a zombie. I was numb, very sleepy and felt like I was living in a mental fog. So I stopped taking them and tried to manage my anxiety on my own. The last few years have been very stressful for me. I have close family members who are in poor health. I have family, work and am a full-time student. So after some research, I decided to try this. I also bought the Natrol Day and Night formula. The day formula is identical to this Mood Positive, by the way. I have been taking this for a week and can definitely feel a positive difference. When I take it, I feel calmer within 20-25 minutes. My anxiety often is experienced in physical ways-especially a sensation of a tight band across my chest. When I take this, I can begin to breathe more deeply and my body begins to relax. It is so helpful that I do not always need to take the night pill. I only take it when I get home late from class or work and my mind and body are amped from a long day. It has definitely taken the edge off of my anxiety so I have more mental and physical energy to get things done and am not as likely to feel overwhelmed with all that I have to do. Would highly recommend!

This saved my life. I bought this one year ago but I was not convinced of having this. So I went for antidepressants, lexapro and took it awhile then withdrew it. Since then I would say my anxiety did not get better. Since the withdrawl, I knew that my brain is screwed up and something is not in balance. I felt pessimistic, cranky, irritatard all the time. These days I had more stress and my depression got worse, but did not wanr to go back on antidepressant. So I took out 5 HTP and had it. Within one hour I felt better and less anxious. The next day I had good sleep and I smiled. I really feel thankful for this med. I am a petit Asian girl who is really sensitive to medicines. So I took half of the pill and it worked fine without side effects. I will see how I feel as I take this regularly

I have tried other 5-HTP and L-Theanine supplements but none seem to work as well for me as this one does. (It also contains a B-Complex, maybe that's why?) I take one with breakfast and another with dinner. If I catch myself feeling randomly anxious or having obsessive thoughts, all I have to do is ask myself, "Did I take my Mood Positive yet?" and usually the answer is no. Once I take it, I feel calm within an hour. I feel very thankful that this supplement exists. UPDATE: I am still taking this twice a day, still getting excellent results. Recently I've been noticing how much it evens out my emotions, especially around my menstrual cycle. Not only has it blunted my anxiety, but my anger as well. It used to be the case that I'd get really angry on one day in particular during my cycle, but since starting this supplement I haven't had any angry days at all! It's been liberating! 8/22/2020: Hey! it's 2020, I'm still taking this, and it is still keeping me evened out. The price has gone up so I'm only taking it in the morning these days, and I'm taking a regular 5-HTP in the evening instead.

Works to stress and mood.

I purchased Natrol 5-HTP as I really wanted to switch from modern medicine to natural remedies to help with my depression and anxiety. At the time I began taking these tablets, I worked in an extremely volatile workplace and was at a very low point. I took these for a few weeks, and unfortunately, I felt absolutely no relief. I literally felt like my body was screaming from the inside. I guess my mental health was completely shattered and natural remedies were just not enough for me, so was forced to switch back to modern medicine. I am very glad that these tablets have replaced modern medicine for some, however for me, it just wasn't enough. I am rating 1 star for the effectiveness, and x2 stars for the concept of natural medicine. Natural medicine does have a place. It just doesn't work all the time for everyone.