5HTP - Serotonin Precursor 90 Capsules 200mg

WHAT IS 5-HTP?

5-HTP or "hydroxy L-tryptophane" (5-Hydroxytryptophan)  is a naturally-occurring amino acid and is the precursor and metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin from tryptophan.

5-HTP HEALTH BENEFITS

Widely linked to helping with obesity (dieting), PMS, migraines, depression, anxiety, insomnia and addictive behaviour. 5 HTP increases the production of serotonin. Serotonin levels in the nervous system are essential for so many aspects of our daily lives. Serotonin is responsible for feelings of well being, satisfaction and for normal sleep patterns. Obesity, PMS, migraines, depression, anxiety, insomnia and addictive behaviour have all been associated with low levels of serotonin. Serotonin plays an important role in controlling anger, aggression, body temperature, mood, sleep, human sexuality, appetite, and metabolism.

It is thought the hectic modern lifestyle of stress and bad eating habits lowers serotonin levels in the body. It is known that irritability, aggression, impatience, anxiety and worrying cause the body to release serotonin. This Serotonin then needs to be replenished by the body from the food you eat. But Serotonin is not found in large quantities in most diets so the body has to makes it itself from foods which contain L-tryptophan, such as chocolate, oats, bananas, dried dates, milk, yoghurt, cottage cheese, meat, fish, turkey, chicken, sesame, chickpeas, and peanuts. Many people, therefore, crave the foods listed (fats and carbohydrates), especially when stressed, causing weight gain, depression, headaches, and muscle aches.

HELP WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

Some research has been done into 5-HTP and shows it has the potential to help with depression and possibly anxiety, panic disorder, sleep disorders and obesity.

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