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Health knowledge made personal
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Health knowledge made personal
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First, are you doing the following:
--Limit or eliminate alcohol and caffeine
--Eat whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetable, high omega-3 foods and lean protein
--Go to bed and get up at the same time every day
--Exercise at least 30 minutes every day
--Get at least an hour of sunshine a day
If you're doing all of this and still have no improvement, I suggest you investigate online resources like Depression Free, Naturally or see a compounding pharmacist for non-prescription alternatives.
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Posted by ohgoody
I have very low serotonin. My level is at 65 and the optimal range is b/w 150-200. I also have high dopamine, which is 243.5 and optimal range is 110-175. I had a neuroscreen profile test done through NeuroScience in WI. I have been taking 5 HTP for almost a year and haven't really felt a change in my mood or my sex drive. Sleep is getting better. It has been hard for me to stay a sleep during the night and now it is getting better since taking 5 HTP. My father has type 2 dieabetes and thyroid problems. Should I see an Endrocrinologist about this matter? I don;t want to take an anti-depressant. Any thoughts?