Is 5-HTP and ALA safe before surgery or no?

September 16, 2018
Asked By:Bec69202

Hello I'm going to be getting breast implants in just over two weeks and I know I need to stop taking all herbal supplements and vitamins and all that, but I take 5-HTP and ALA for my mood. Should I stop these as well? I'm kind of afraid to stop taking it for four weeks (2 weeks before and after) not sure if those affect other parts of the body or just my brain so I don't know if it will interfere with the surgery. Thanks!!

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