Question: 5 htp when to take?
Answer: Weight management: 250–300 mg, 30 minutes prior to a meal ( 7 ).
Mood enhancement: 50–100 mg, 3 times per day with meals. ... 
Fibromyalgia symptom relief: 100 mg, 3–4 times per day with meals. ... 
Migraines: 100–200 mg, 2–3 times per day with meals.