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I did recently find this article that suggests that if you have ibs, crohn's or some similar condition that you probably shouldn't take 5-htp because the side effects may be more prominent.

http://ezinearticles.com/?5HTP-Side-Effects&id=403212

Also, I found these articles online listing some side effects of 5-htp:

http://ezinearticles.com/?5HTP-Side-Effects&id=403212
http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/health-supplements/l-tryptophan-5-htp-side-effect.html

I was also in a forum where a lady that had regular gastritis said that 5-htp made her gastritis worse.

It looks like either it has not been investigated thoroughly yet or the results are not easily found by the general public for whatever reason. In any case, it looks as though with the evidence we have, it is leaning toward 5-htp being a possible trigger in some people with ibs.

I'm not trying to be non-supportive of natural supplements. I used to sell them for a living. I know a lot about supplements, and I take them any chance I can get. But, I also know that just because something is natural doesn't mean it is safe or safe for everybody. I'm just trying to collect as much evidence as I can and come to a logical conclusion.

Thanks,

A

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