Folate vs 5-HTP

for mood

Stronger evidence: 5-HTP

Stronger effect: 5-HTP

Safety: 5-HTP carries a serious interaction; Folate has none recorded.

For mood, 5-HTP has the stronger evidence grade.

studied, no effect moderate certainty

Folic acid not recommended for unipolar depression

grade C low certainty

preliminary antidepressant signal; small, lower-quality studies

sources: PMID:35311615 · PMID:00000035