Q. I sometimes take 5-HTP to help me sleep and am surprised at how it seems to help me with irregularity. Why would it help the GI tract? A. 5-Hydroxytryptophan is an amino acid, but not one of the 20 ...

It's an open secret among functional medicine doctors, but only slowly filtering out to the general public: Supplementing with the naturally occurring amino acid 5-Hydroxytryptophan — 5-HTP for short ...

Which 5-HTP supplement is best? Depression and anxiety are two common conditions associated with low serotonin levels. Medication is often prescribed for these conditions. In many cases, it’s ...

In my world, I am often asked about herbal supplements for sleep. One of the more popular ones I am asked about is 5-HTP. Many people have tried it for emotional issues, and others have tried it for ...

5-HTP, a naturally present amino acid, acts as the foundation for serotonin – a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood, sleep, and hunger. It’s a standard protocol to employ 5-HTP ...

The brain needs L-tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) to manufacture serotonin. L-tryptophan and 5-HTP are widely used alternative treatments of generalized anxiety. Both amino acids are ...

Announcing a new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B. Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides(MOO) is an oral drug approved in China for the treatment of depression in China. The authors ...