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5-HTP, n an amino acid that is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin. Supplementation of this amino acid is claimed to be useful in treating depression, fibromyalgia, tension, and migraine headaches; as an anxiolytic; and as an adjunct to weight loss. There are no known side effects. It should not be taken concurrently with SSRI medications, carbidopa, or zolpidem. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While the 5-HTP contained lower levels of the
contaminant than the tryptophan that caused the 1989 outbreak, no one
knows how little it takes to cause illness. Natrol's 5-HTP, the top selling 5-HTP in the United
States(2), works by naturally increasing the brain's level of
serotonin, the chemical messenger that affects emotions, behavior,
appetite, thought and sleep. (NASDAQ:NTOL), a leading
manufacturer and distributor of nationally branded nutritional products,
is the top selling brand of melatonin, Ester-C, DHEA and 5-HTP in U. |
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