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.

Contents

• Basic Botanical Data of Griffonia simplicifolia.
• What is 5-HTP(5-HYDROXY TRYPTOPHAN)?.
• Pharmacology of 5-HTP(5-hydroxy tryptophan).
• Calming Neuro-Nutrient and Mood Enhancer.
• 5-Hydroxy L-Tryptophan (5-HTP)- regulates brain serotonin levels.
• What advantages does 5-HTP have over L-tryptophan?.
• What effect does 5-HTP have on weight loss?.
• How does 5-HTP compare with melatonin in the treatment of insomnia?.
• Has 5-HTP been studied in the treatment of depression?.
• 5-HTP for Migraine Headaches and Fibromyalgia.
• Can 5-HTP be taken with St. John's wort extract?.
• Are there any studies where 5-HTP was compared directly to antidepressant drugs?.
• 5-Hydroxy Tryptophan Rivals Prescription Drugs.
• The Common benefits of 5-HTP.
• Administration and Suggestions of 5-HTP.
• Research Update:Griffonia Seed and 5-hydroxy tryptophan.

What advantages does 5-HTP have over L-tryptophan?:

There are many advantages of 5-HTP over L-tryptophan. First of all, because it is one step closer to serotonin, 5-HTP is more effective than L-tryptophan. 5-HTP is also inherently safer. Although L-tryptophan is safe if properly prepared and free of the contaminants linked to severe allergic reaction known as eosinophilia myalgia syndrome (EMS), L-tryptophan is still produced with the help of bacterial fermentation (a situation that lends itself to contamination). In contrast, 5-HTP is isolated from a natural source - a seed from an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia).

 Evidence that this natural source of 5-HTP does not cause EMS is provided by researchers who have been using 5-HTP for over 25 years. They state that "EMS has never appeared in the patients of ours who received only uncontaminated L-tryptophan or 5-hydroxtryptophan (5-HTP)"(1). Furthermore, researchers at the NIH studying the effects 5-HTP for various metabolic conditions have also not observed a single case of EMS nor has a case of elevated eosinophils been attributed to 5-HTP in these studies.

Reference:

• 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.

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