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How can 5-HTP help with this?
Optimal levels of Serotonin can potentially give you all these benefits and more, as 5-HTP is a direct precursor to Serotonin.
There is also some evidence that 5-HTP can potentially help with headaches, weight loss and even fibromyalgia.
What is 5-HTP?
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that is a precursor of Serotonin and Melatonin in the brain. It is usually made in the body from the amino acid L-Tryptophan.
Serotonin helps regulate your mood naturally. When you serotonin levels are normal, you feel:
Weight management: 2 capsules, 30 minutes prior to a meal [14].
Mood enhancement: 1 capsule, 1-2 times per day with meals. [15].
Any cautions?
Some people may experience nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain when taking 5-HTP supplements. These side effects are dose-dependent, meaning they get worse when increasing your dose [17].
To minimize these side effects, start with a dose of 50–100 mg (½ to 1 capsule) once a day and increase to the appropriate dose over a two-week period [18].
Some medications increase serotonin production. Combining these medications with 5-HTP may cause dangerous serotonin levels in your body. This is called serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition [19].
Medications that may increase your body’s serotonin levels include certain antidepressants, cough medicines or prescription pain relievers.
Since 5-HTP may also promote sleep, taking it with prescription sedative medications, such as Klonopin, Ativan or Ambien, may cause too much sleepiness.
Due to the potential for negative interactions with other medications, ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking 5-HTP supplements.
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