[AAAC]

Hi I am just wondering if it is safe to be taking these two at the same time for depression like symptoms. Also what is a good dosage for both as well? Because I have seen mixed answers from all around and on the back of my bottle for st johns worts it says to take 3 capsules daily but each one is 1,500mg which seems to be a lot considering that is 4,500mg a day and I see most people saying that about 900mg a day is best. I don't want to keep taking it as the bottle says if it is not safe but I do want to take however much to help me get better, so if someone could let me know.

Thx

[SarahKCE]

Hi I am just wondering if it is safe to be taking these two at the same time for depression like symptoms. Also what is a good dosage for both as well? Because I have seen mixed answers from all around and on the back of my bottle for st johns worts it says to take 3 capsules daily but each one is 1,500mg which seems to be alot considering that is 4,500mg a day and I see most people saying that about 900mg a day is best. I dont want to keep taking it as the bottle says if it is not safe but I do want to take however much to help me get better, so if someone could let me know.

Thx

Hi there, 900mg is about best - 1500mg of St Johns Wort is really too high, unless you've seen a medical herbalist and they've recommended that dosage. 5-HTP is best taken in the evening, approx an hour before bedtime. If you stick to the RDA of St John's Wort, then you can also take 5-HTP, but don't take them at the same time of day. Good luck :)