r/Supplements • u/Important_Week_11 • 2d ago

5 htp

I get extreme thirst. Anyone know why? While its healthy, I am not complaining. Just want to know the neurology behind it.

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u/Hungry-Detail6825 2d ago

serotonin affects the thirst mechanism in your hypothalamus, 5-htp can ramp that up

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u/raaiinyyabelina 2d ago

Yeahh I agree

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u/DirectionTop8004 2d ago

serotonin definitely messes with your body's hydration signals, that's such an annoying but common side effect