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5-Hydroxytryptophan is the immediate precursor
of serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter regulating numerous important
bodily functions, in particular brain and nerve function.
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Approximately 70% of oral 5-HTP is converted
to serotonin, compared with around 3% of L-tryptophan.
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Serotonin may be converted in the body
to melatonin, important in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan or 5-hydroxy-l-tryptophan)
is a natural supplement that converts in the brain into serotonin.
Serotonin is an important brain chemical involved
in mood, behaviour, appetite, and sleep.
Serotonin is known as 5-HTP, or 5-hydroxytryptamine,
and is found in many places in the body particularly the brain, gastrointestinal
system, and blood cells.
Benefits
This information gleaned from Ray Sahelian,
M.D.
"Some people who take 5-HTP notice improved mood, decrease in appetite,
reduced anxiety, and better sleep. I have come across some individuals who
get wired instead of sleepy when taking 5-HTP.
Some find that 5-HTP helps curb appetite
and leads to weight loss. This nutrient could be used temporarily for appetite
suppression while other lifestyle and dietary changes are being incorporated
regarding a life long plan for keeping weight off. Not everyone notices
the appetite suppressing effect from 5-HTP.
5-HTP may be temporarily helpful in conditions
that normally require prescription antidepressants, antianxiety agents,
sleeping pills, and weight loss drugs.
5-HTP may also be helpful in some individuals
with migraine headaches and fibromyalgia.
5-HTP reduces the severity of a panic attack
which may indicate that panic attacks may be due to low serotonin levels.
A study in rodents indicates that 5-HTP
may be useful in controlling the excessive food intake sometimes generated
by stress, even if given without decarboxylase inhibitors or other drugs."
Each Nutri 5-HTP capsule typically contains:
50mg 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
Encapsulated with: Cetyl alcohol,
Kosher capsule shell (HPMC - hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), Lecithin,
Rice Flour, Silicon dioxide, Tricalcium phosphate.
This information is not intended to replace
the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional.
Nutri have one overriding principle in
their philosophy on nutritional supplementation - when it comes to selecting
ingredients, they do not cut corners to compete on price!
Because of this, the Nutri range represents effective and powerful results
based supplementation that is respected by Nutrition practitioners in Europe
and the US. (NutriWest)
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