Posted by Bob P (129.65.46.87) on June 06, 2000 at 15:50:07:
In Reply to: OK, can you cite where... posted by Q on June 06, 2000 at 14:31:32:
Vitamin B-6 is a cofactor for the enzyme that degrades toxic
tryptophan metabolites. Since B-6 is also needed by the
enzyme that converts 5-HTP into serotonin, this vitamin should
regularly be taken on the same day as 5-HTP, but at least 6
hours before 5-HTP consumption. This preliminary use of B-6
before 5-HTP both helps to prevent the accumulation of toxic
tryptophan metabolites and delays somewhat the rise in
plasma levels of serotonin (from 5-HTP). No additional B-6 is
needed beyond that obtained in a typical B-vitamin pill or a
minimum of 10 mg per day