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View Post: Kungfuchem: 5-HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophan, 5-hydroxy 1-tryptophan, 5 ...
8 Nov 2009 by Overloaded  
5-HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophan, 5-hydroxy 1-tryptophan, 5-OHT, oxitrip-tan.) 08 November 2009. Effects: It is converted by the body into serotonin after it has been converted from the amino acid tryptophan. It induces calmness and reduces insomnia, and has shown some promise as an appetite suppressant and in treating mild depression. It has also shown promise in treating anxiety, obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, fibromyalgia, PMS, and migraine headaches. ...
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View Post: 5-HTP / 5-Hydroxytryptophan Supplements & 5 htp vitamin
11 Nov 2009 by Franklin  
5-HTP The Natural Serotonin Solution By Richard Passwater, Ph.D. & J. South, MA. Explains how 5-HTP (Hydroxytryptophan) helps raise serotonin levels to alleviate depression, insomnia, anxiety and eating disorders. Retail: $3.95 ...
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View Post: Improving My Mood Using Natrol 5-HTP - Natrol 5-Htp - Viewpoints
13 Nov 2009 by elvisdo  
5-HTP (or 5-Hydroxytryptophan) helps the body to naturally increase the body's own serotonin level. To get all scientific for a minute, serotinin is a chemical compound found throughout the body and a large concentrated dosage seem to like swimming ... Properties, Brand Natrol Form Type Tablets Health Concern Insomnia Number of Pills or Doses 0-30. Nutritional Supplement Type 5 HTP Nutrition Type Nutritional Supplements Mg Strength per Pill or Dose 100-200 Mg • 200-300 Mg ...
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View Post: Ingredients to Sleep On
16 Nov 2009 by salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ)  
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is another amino acid which, like L-tryptophan, is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin. Administration of 5-HTP was shown to be effective in treating insomnia and was well absorbed from an oral dose ...
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View Post: Higher Nature: The Brain and Serotone - NaturalNews.com Community
17 Nov 2009 by steve  
Serotone in chemical language is also known as 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan). This is a widely used drug to calm nerves, alleviate depressive mood symptoms, induce sleep, relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting, etc. A lot of research has been performed on this ... As mentioned above, Serotone is used for a number of conditions such as insomnia, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, depression, helps slow down the racing mind, muscle cramps, etc. A large number of patients who are ...
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View Post: How does one cure insomnia without pills?!?
23 Nov 2009 by admin  
One can also use one of melatonin's precursors, L-tryptophan or 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). L-tryptophan is the safest and my preference, but must be obtained by prescription only. However, don't be afraid or intimidated by its ...
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View Post: Anti Anxiety Natural Supplements
16 Nov 2009 by Matt  
Valerian dates back to the times of ancient Greece and Rome, and was often used to treat insomnia. It is a perennial flowering plant that blooms in the northern hemisphere. The root of the plant goes through a process, ... Another natural supplement that has more clinical research to back it up is 5- hydroxytryptophan. It is also known as 5-HTP and is an amino acid found in Griffonia simplicifolia plant. Research shows that 5-HTP actually increases serotonin levels in ...
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View Post: Melatonin for sleep? - Parents' Discussion
10 Nov 2009
The two major side effects of melatonin are it makes the user dream a lot, and "rebound insomnia". The latter means the user can experience difficulty falling asleep the next night. In my experience, both of these side effects can be reduced by reducing the dose. ... Two other things to consider trying are the amino acids Tryptophan < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophan > and 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5-htp >. (I strongly encourage you ...
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View Post: Livin and Lovin the Low Carb Life: "The Mood Cure", 5-HTP and ...
18 Oct 2009 by Keri-Ann  
The 5-HTP is 5-Hydroxytryptophan is an amino acid that is used as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant and a sleep aid. I'm VERY excited about the sleep-aid part as it is supposed to help with Seratonin levels AND Melatonin levels. ... I do have insomnia and some nights I'm lucky to get 3 hours total of sleep. Usually it's like this: "hey - it's 2 a.m....look it's 4 a.m....look at that it's 6 a.m...." And the Green Tea Extract is for its anti-oxidant properties as well ...
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View Post: Two Proven Herbal Supplements For Stress And Anxiety
28 Mar 2009 by Cure Anxiety  
While the processes are complex, 5-HTP or 5-hydroxytryptophan is an amino acid required for the production of serotonin. Studies have shown that low levels of serotonin can lead to depression, insomnia, irritability and anxiety. ...
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