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Are you going through a rough time, battling with depression? If you find it difficult to focus on your day to day tasks, are always in a bad mood and just can’t seem to get a good night’s sleep, there is a remedy that can put an end to it all and it’s ca

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Are you going through a rough time, battling with depression? Are your suffering from social anxiety or have obsessive gambling problems? If you find it difficult to focus on your day to day tasks, are always in a bad mood and just can’t seem to get a good night’s sleep, there is a remedy that can put an end to it all and it’s called tryptophan 5-HTP or, simpler, 5-HTP.
 
Once you take it, you can say good-bye to all your worries and finally relax! Buy 5-HTP and your depression will be gone with the wind. At last you will be able to set goals, really focus on your projects, sleep well like you never thought you would be able to do again. And the best thing about 5-HTP is that you’ll be in a good mood and feel more relaxed in tense situations. That’s what 5-HTP is all about – it allows you to be the person you wish you could be!

Good For

 
The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database has rated the effectiveness of tryptophan 5-HTP as follows:

Not Good For

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, it’s advised you avoid using it. Also, if you suffer from Down syndrome, it’s advised you avoid using it.

What is 5-HTP

The supplement 5-HTP is considered to be the remedy for anxiety and depression. It’s a herbal anti-depressant, product from the protein building block L- tryptophan, that optimizes your hormoned level the natural way.

How 5-HTP works

5-HTP mainly contains a high concentration in 5-Hydroxytryptophan, an identitical natural formula to your natural amino acid used the nervous system in human body to produce the hormone called serotonin. 5-HTP works in the central nervous system, increasing the production of serotonin, which is actually responsible with our good mood.

Serotoning can affect sleep, sexual behaviour, appetite as well as pain levels. 5-HTP increases the serotoning, which means it can be used for people who suffer from depression, obsesity, insomnia and other conditions. In addition, 5-HTP also contains vitamins C, B6 and B3 which makes it easier for your organism to assimilate the natural amino acid.

Ingredients

5-HTP capsules contain: Zinc, Pyridoxine (Vitamine B6), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C).

Side Effects

There have been concerns that 5-HTP can cause side effects such as heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, nausea, sexual problems, and muscle problems.

Interactions

Major

Please avoid using 5-HTP is you are already taking medications for depression (Antidepressant drugs) such as: fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), amitriptyline (Elavil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Tofranil), and others or medications for depression (MAOIs) such as: phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), and others.

 

Moderate

Please be careful if you are already taking: Carbidopa (Lodosyn), Dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM, and others), Meperidine (Demerol), Pentazocine (Talwin), Tramadol (Ultram).

If you are thinking of taking 5-HTP, please get in touch with your medic so ensure the combination is safe for you.

Dosing

When choosing the appropriate dose of 5-HTP, there is a number of factors to consider, such as age, health, as well as others. There is no scientific information at this time to advise on a certain dosage. Also, even if this is a natural product, dosages are important as a high dosis may not be safe. Please see the product label which includes exact information on recommended dosis. You can also consult your physician or other healthcare professional to advise you on the dosage that would work best for you.

Other Names

The supplement 5-HTP is also known as: 5HTP, 5 HTP, 5 Hydroxy-Tryptophan, 5 Hydroxy-Tryptophane, 5-hydroxytryptophan, 5-Hydroxytryptophane, 5-Hydroxy L-Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxy L-Tryptophane, 5-Hydroxy Tryptophan, 5-Hydroxy Tryptophane, 5-L-Hydroxytryptophan, L-5 HTP, L-5 hydroxytryptophan, L-5 Hydroxytryptophane, Oxitriptan.

References

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  8. FDA. Information paper on L-tryptophan and 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan. Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, Dietary Supplements. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. February 2001.

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  10. Ribeiro CA. L-5-Hydroxytryptophan in the prophylaxis of chronic tension-type headache: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Headache 2000;40:451-6.

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