5HTP + Huperzine A

**Magick43** · 02-11-2013 07:13 PM

Has anyone tried to combine 5HTP along with Huperzine A? Just curious if this is a good combo.

I have moved completely over from herbs to supplements and the jury is still out on Galantamine. The WBTB method just doesn't work for me as I have tried several times but it takes several hours for me to get back to sleep.

Herbs I have used with great success: Calea Z with Synaptolepis Kirkii, Valerian Root, Ubulawu

Supplements:

GABA
Kava Kava 30% extract
5 HTP
Melatonin
DMAE

**Matte87** · 02-11-2013 08:01 PM

I changed the name of the thread. When I read it and the content I got the feeling that it might be interpreted wrong.

And I moved your thread to a more fitting place.

**Magick43** · 02-11-2013 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Matte87

I changed the name of the thread. When I read it and the content I got the feeling that it might be interpreted wrong.

And I moved your thread to a more fitting place.

No problem.

**Xanous** · 02-12-2013 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by Magick43

I have moved completely over from herbs to supplements and the jury is still out on Galantamine. The WBTB method just doesn't work for me as I have tried several times but it takes several hours for me to get back to sleep.

Sorry I haven't tried Huperzine A. But I was wondering if you have tried Galantamine with Valerian Root or even a small dose of melatonin. I used Melatonin at first but I felt it interfered with REM. A large dose of Valerian Root (6 Pills) did the trick for me last time. Also, maybe try lowering your Choline/GPC dose if you take it.

Anyway if Huperzine A increases levels of acetylcholine then 5-HTP pre bed might makes sense. It wouldn't hurt to try.

**Magick43** · 02-12-2013 01:03 AM

I have not tried that the Galantamine with valerian root. That combo hadn't even crossed my mind so thanks for the suggestion. Since I cannot do the WBTB method, I assume I would need to take it about an hour before bedtime.

When I take 5HTP and valerian root by themselves I always have great success.

You are right, it certainly would not hurt to try your suggestion.

**Xanous** · 02-12-2013 01:50 AM

Oh no I wouldn't do it before bed. I usually take 5-HTP before bed and then Galantamine after about 4 hrs sleep. If you put your dose and water by your bed you won't even have to get up and you should be able to go right back to sleep with your favorite induction. Of course it does take about an hour for Galantamine to kick in.

Good luck. And let me know how the Huperzine A works for you.

Edit: I am not saying it won't work prebed but I think it would be less effective and you probably wont get the deep sleep you need. It's better to have deep, REM suppressed sleep with the 5-HTP first and then use the REM rebound effect to boost your G effect.

**Magick43** · 02-12-2013 01:52 AM

Good deal. Thanks again for the suggestion

**Cyclical33** · 06-11-2014 12:24 AM

Hi there. I'm a noob to the boards and was wondering what dosage of Valerian is safe? I know it was mentioned that 6 pills in one night was taken but has anyone had any negative side effects to using this much? Also, I have choline bitartrate and 5-HTP on hand. What would be the best combo of these to take to possibly increase my dream vividness & recall? Thanks in advance.