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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.
Also, there’s a supplement called 5-HTP that aids in serotonin synthesis. It is marketed for those with depression or insomnia, but I have neither of those and take it regularly, and it just generally makes me feel a little better. There are no side effects, doesn’t make you loopy, and I’ve gone for period without it, but its definitely nice to have to enhance your life.
You need to inform very good on , because if you do somthing without a doctor approval it can have bad consecuincess to your mental health.
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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?