5-HTP 

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What is 5-HTP?

5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP is a naturally-occurring amino acid, a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and an intermediate in tryptophan metabolism.  Although it may sound chemical, it occurs in nature and is made within the human brain from amino acids.  5-HTP in supplement form is sourced from the seeds of theGriffonia simplicifolia plant.

5-HTP and Serotonin Deficiency

5-HTP is a precursor (an important ingredient), which helps to make serotonin in the human brain. Taking 5-HTP as a dietary supplement may help to raise serotonin levels.

There is a massive amount of evidence that suggests that serotonin deficiency is a common consequence of modern living. The lifestyles and dietary practices of many people living in this stress-filled era are resulting in lowered levels of serotonin within the brain. As a result, many people are overweight, crave sugar and other carbohydrates, experience bouts of depression, get frequent headaches, and have vague muscle aches and pains. All of these maladies may be  correctable by raising serotonin levels in the brain.

• Depression 
• Obesity
• Carbohydrate craving 
• Bulimia
• Insomnia / Narcolepsy / Sleep apnoea
• Migraine headaches / Tension headaches / Chronic daily headaches
• Premenstrual syndrome
•  Fibromyalgia

Serotonin deficiency has also been implicated in uncontrollable appetite, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, social phobias, anxiety and panic, migraines, schizophrenia and extreme violence.

What is Serotonin and what does it do?

Serotonin is a chemical in our brain that is made naturally from proteins (amino acids) and it is the chemical that gives us a sense of well-being - happiness, sexual libido, appetite, and regulates our emotions. A decrease in serotonin may lead to depression and insomnia.

In the early 70s people used Tryptophan supplements to try to increase their serotonin levels as tryptophan is also a precursor but there were some doubts about its safety as a supplement. 5HTP is heralded as a safer and better-assimilated precursor to serotonin.

What advantages does 5-HTP have over L-tryptophan?

There are many advantages of 5-HTP over L-tryptophan. First of all, because it is one step closer to serotonin, 5-HTP is more effective than L-tryptophan. 5-HTP is also inherently safer. Although L-tryptophan is safe if properly prepared and free of the contaminants (Peak X) linked to severe allergic reaction known as eosinophilia myalgia syndrome (EMS), L-tryptophan is still produced with the help of bacterial fermentation (a situation that lends itself to contamination). In contrast, 5-HTP is isolated from a natural source.

5-HTP is taken to prevent serotonin deficiency and it's related symptoms including depression, insomnia and obesity. *

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