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  Summary: 5-HTP is the precursor for serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical associated with sleep, mood, movement, feeding, and nervousness. 5-HTP has been suggested as a treatment for many conditions. There is some research to support the use of 5-HTP in treating cerebellar ataxia, headache, depression, psychiatric disorders, and fibromyalgia and as an appetite suppressant or weight-loss agent. There is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of 5-HTP for any other medical condition.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been .... Read more

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Migraine

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) for Migraine
  Summary: 5-HTP is the precursor for serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical associated with sleep, mood, movement, feeding, and nervousness. 5-HTP has been suggested as a treatment for many conditions. ....

 

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Depression

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) for Depression
  Summary: 5-HTP is the precursor for serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical associated with sleep, mood, movement, feeding, and nervousness. 5-HTP has been suggested as a treatment for many conditions. ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Obesity

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) for Obesity
  Summary: 5-HTP is the precursor for serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical associated with sleep, mood, movement, feeding, and nervousness. 5-HTP has been suggested as a treatment for many conditions. ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Stress

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) for Stress
  Summary: 5-HTP is the precursor for serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical associated with sleep, mood, movement, feeding, and nervousness. 5-HTP has been suggested as a treatment for many conditions. ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Insomnia

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) for Insomnia
5-HTP is the precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin. It is obtained commercially from the seeds of the plant Griffonia simplicifolia. Although many naturopathic regimens for sleep include 5-HTP, there is ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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I take 5-HTP with 200 mg L-Ter for my depression and find that it works very well. There are side effects however as I have noticed that my period comes more frequently and my hand have become itchy.
RETHA 5 months ago
For me 5-HTP worked better than Valerian and St. John's Wort to relieve depression.
VIRGINA 5 months ago
5-HTP cured my anxiety attacks, insomnia, and improved my concentration and memory.
GUSSIE 7 months ago

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