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.

What is 5-HTP(5-HYDROXY TRYPTOPHAN)?.

Griffonia Seed Extract 5-Hydroxytryptophan 5HTP CAS 4350-09-8 photo picture image 5-HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophan) is an effective replacement for tryptophan. It is a breakdown product of tryptophan, an essential amino acid present in most protein foods.

5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin and works essentialy the same as does tryptophan, and in fact is one chemical step closer to serotonin. Read extensively about tryptophan in Dr. Slagle's book, "The Way Up From Down."

5-HTP naturally increases the serotonin levels in the brain and body, whereas the antidepressants, Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor, Serzone, Luvox, Remeron, etc, unnaturally increase serotonin levels and have many significant side effects. Do not take 5-HTP together with these drugs or you may increase the serotonin too much and create unpleasant symptoms.

Tryptophan was used by millions of people for many years and is safe. It was removed from the market because of problems caused by a contaminant from a supplying company. Political reasons have kept it off the over-the-counter market. It is available by prescription from many compounding pharmacies.

L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that is converted into 5-HTP in the body. 5HTP is then converted into serotonin and melatonin.

Low levels of serotonin have been associated with uneasiness, carbohydrate cravings and weight gain, mood, sleep disorders and substance dependence.Every lot of A.R.G. 5-HTP is carefully tested to ensure its purity and to guarantee the absence of contaminants.

5-HTP (5 Hydroxy-tryptophan) is a natural substance already in our body that is made from tryptophan. 5-HT, minus the P, is the symbol for serotonin and your body naturally converts 5-HTP to 5-HT. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, involved in the transmission of nerve impulses. At the neurochemical and physiological level, neurotransmitters are extremely important, since they carry impulses between nerve cells.

5-HTP promotes self-assurance and can give your emotions stability and balance. It gives you the ability to think rationally, not emotionally. It can increase your ability to concentrate and restore lost drive and inspiration. 5-HTP is also used for supressing the appetite.

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1.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.