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Posts Tagged ‘5-hydroxytryptophan’

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

5-hydroxytryptophan

5 HTP, or 5-hydroxytryptophan, is one of the core components of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that aids in transmitting messages in the brain
Most brain cells are influenced by the serotonin level that will affect disposition, sexual desire, memory, learning skills, social manners, etc
Studies have shown that a chemical imbalance of serotonin can have a bearing on mood swings, which can lead to psychological disorders

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Serotonin Deficiency

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter which regulates moods and feelings of well-being
With serotonin affecting the overall mood, other aspects which stem from a less than happy feelings due to serotonin deficiencies are also involved
Generally, overweight people prove to have a well below normal serotonin level
Besides the prescription drugs available to enhance serotonin deficiency, there are also natural supplements which have a mood boosting effect as well
There is evidence confirming that 5-hydroxytryptophan will reduce depression. There has been decades of studies to prove this theory