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can i mix amino acids?

l tyrosine for low dopamine with 5 htp for low seratonin. i am hypothyroid and am taking westhroid 32.5. i have just started 1000mgs of l tyrosine yesterday. it is for thyroid support. the 5 htp will be for help sleeping and better mood. if they can be mixed is it ok to take at same time? does 5 htp need anything to help it absorb? im already taking vitamin B6, C, folic acid, zinc for the tyrosine absorbtion. im still trying to locate copper. thanks.


Posted Answers

By prokopton - Posted on February 1st, 2010
A:

It should be okay to take tyrosine and 5 HTP at the same time. I don't see any conflicts with the two.

I recommend a good Vitamin B complex to go with that. I personally use the Natural Factors brand for my 5 HTP and vitamin B complex. I stay away from the low cost nutrients and get the quality grade ones. They're a lot more expensive but more effective. I didn't feel any effect until about two weeks into taking them.

For sleeping, you might want to have a look at melatonin.

All the best to you.