5-HTP vs Magnesium?

[Teafrenzy]

Pardon my stupidity, but is 5-HTP simply a magnesium/Calcium supplement or is it a unique supplement?

I ask because on the bottle of 5-HTP it includes Magnesium and Caclium as non medical ingredients. But the main ingredient is one long complex word.

[fixmybrokenmind]

It is totally unique. Both are good for anxiety and mood though with 5htp more mood related and magnesium being more anxiety related

[Kirk]

Insomnia, anxiety, depression, etc. for 5-HTP and anxiety, bones, digestive system, etc. for magnesium.

[Teafrenzy]

Oh thanks guys..went out and bottle a big bottle of Magnesium bisglycinate.

I think I seriously hampered my recovery process.

I took a capsule tonight and I could swear I am already feeling its effects. I feel like I took a sleeping pill. Not nearly as anxious.