Healthy Origins Natural 5-HTP 100 Mg - 120 Capsules

5-HTP helps to normalize serotonin levels and, thereby positively affect mood. As a precursor of serotonin, 5-HTP helps to normalize serotonin activity in the body. In the gastrointestinal system, serotonin stimulates gastric motility. 5-HTP is a precursor of serotonin (5-HT). Considerable research has been conducted regarding the activity of 5-HTP. Serotonin also stimulates platelet aggregation. Because it is an intermediary in the conversion process of trytophan to serotonin, 5-HTP may reduce appetite in a similar manner as food intake, but without the calories. In a recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study, subjects taking 5-HTP lost significant weight compared to control subjects. Extracts of Griffonia simplicfolia have been used traditionally in African medicine to inhibit diarrhea, vomiting and constipation, and as an aphrodisiac. The divers physiological function of serotonin in the body include actions as a neurotransmitter, a regulator of smooth muscle function in the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal system, and a regulator of platelet function. Promotes a Calm & Relaxed Mood. Serotonin is involved in numerous central nervous system actions such as regulating mood, sleep and appetite. Likewise, Soulairac and Laminet reported that 100mg of 5-HTP resulted in significant improvement for people who complained of trouble sleeping. Likewise, in a double-blind, multi-center study in Germany, researchers reported significant improvements in both objective and self-assessment indices of mood. Appetite- Food intake is thought to suppress appetite through the production of serotonin from the amino acid trytophan. Sleep- Many studies have shown that depletion of serotonin in insomnia, which is reversed by administration of 5-HTP. A reduction in carbohydrate intake and early satiety were seen in the 5-HTP group. In a double-blind study using objective assessments of mood, researchers in Zurich reported significant improvements in mood with 5-HTP. 3rd Party tested. Vegan. Furthermore, serotonin is metabolized to the hormone melatonin, which is known to help regulate the sleep cycle, by increasing serotonin levels with 5-HTP, melatonin levels are also increased. Some of the clinical studies are summarized below:. Mood- Dysregulation of serotonin metabolism in the central nervous system has been shown to affect mood. Non-GMO. Healthy Origins is a naturally occurring standardized extract of Griffonia simplicifolia containing greater than 99% pure 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP).

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Healthy Origins Natural 5-HTP 100 Mg - 120 Capsules