Griffonia Seed and 5-HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophan),the magic seed from African folk medicine not only play as effective replacement for tryptophan,but more.

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Griffonia Seed Extract 5-Hydroxytryptophan 5HTP CAS 4350-09-8 photo picture image Common Name:Griffonia Seed
 Official Latin Name and Botanical Source:Griffonia simplicifolia
 Historical Uses of Griffonia Seed:
 Griffonia Seed comes from the beans of a vine native to Africa.
 In African folk medicine, Griffonia Seed is reputed to be an aphrodisiac, as well as an antibiotic and a remedy for diarrhea, vomiting, and stomachache.
 Recent research suggests that Griffonia Seed raises serotonin levels in the brain.
 Griffonia Seed Extract 5-Hydroxytryptophan 5HTP CAS 4350-09-8 photo picture image
 Serotonin is important in regulating brain chemistry and is especially important in problems such as depression, insomnia, and eating disorders.
 Theoretically, supplementing with Griffonia Seed can raise serotonin levels and provide relief from depression and insomnia.

 Griffonia Seed should also regulate appetite through the increase in serotonin, leading to weight reduction in obese persons, while helping normalize the weight of people suffering from anorexia nervosa.
 Griffonia Seed has also been used in treating fibromyalgia and chronic headaches in order to reduce pain.

 Differentiation between 5-HTP and Tryptophan: 5-HTP is a Brain serotonin precursor. A natural and safe alternative to tryptophan. L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is used by the body to synthesize serotonin, anerohormone needed for melatonin production, appetite regulation, and mood regulation. 5-HTP is a natural product extracted from the seeds of the Griffonia plant, unlike tryptophan which is produced synthetically or through bacterial fermentation. Plus, 50 mg of 5-HTP is roughly equivalent to 500 mg. of tryptophan.

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  • CAS:4350-09-8
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