5-HTP calms moods, relieves depression and aids sleep

5HTP is the direct precursor to serotonin, alleviating the harmful effects of worry and stress. Stress causes more serotonin to be released into the body, and the longer the period of stress the greater the danger of serotonin depletion. Low serotonin levels are associated with irritability, aggression, impatience and anxiety, and significantly decreased levels in serotonin have been found in suicidal patients.

Some patients that fail to respond to standard antidepressant drugs found relief in 5HTP. The benefits of 5HTP are very similar to those of L-Tryptophan, such as the assistance of sleep and alleviation of age related mental depression, as well as alcohol withdrawal. Unlike other antidepressants, such as L-Tryptophan which has other roles throughout the body, 5HTP affects the brain only.

Dosage:
A normal daily dose is 50mg to 100mg (maximum 200mg). Very high doses of 5HTP must be avoided, unless also taking carbidopa to avoid serotonin crossing into the bloodstream.

Side effects:
Side effects are rare but may include mania, anxiety, and dermatitis.

Caution:
Not to be used with other serotonin enhancing drugs, such as L-Tryptophan and Prozac®, without your physician's guidance.

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