An archive search shows that Drs. Newman and Hale disagreed about the safety (and efficacy) of 5-hydroxytryptophan for breastfeeding mothers, but the messages were over two years old. Is there any more recent information or opinion? A web search indicates that this substance is a cure-all! The mother who seems desperate for a medical opinion is nursing an 8-month-old and wants to use it for depression. She would like to talk directly to an "expert" both about its safety and appropriate dosages. Any takers? TIA Anne Cook, MS, LLLL *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html