One of the purposes of this blog is to learn more about common upplements that can have a direct effect on our health. Today, we set out to learn more about 5-HTP, also known as 5-hydroxytroptophan that is made from the amino acid L-tryptophan, which is essential to the human body.
5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid that is a chemical precursor (that is, a compound that participates in a chemical reaction that then produces another compound) to the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is a major regulator of mood and has several functions in the human nervous system.
5-HTP cannot be found in food in significant quantities.
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5-HTP is sold over the counter in the United States, Great Britain, and in Canada. This supplement's main use is as an antidepressant as it has an effect on serotonin production. A raise in serotonin has the effect on improving mood and sleep, decreasing pain, and on moderating food cravings. In comparison with drugs like Prozac and Lexapro (known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), 5-HTP doesn't seem to present as many problems. For this reason it is used by people who do not want to take medications and prefer a moer natural treatment. 
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