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Read More . . . Supports Serotonin Synthesis Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and its deficiency is related to depression, insomnia and anxiety. Other symptoms of low serotonin are obsessive eating and other compulsive behaviors. Low serotonin is credited to migraine headaches. 5-HTP is an amino acid that restores serotonin. Called SSRIs (selective serotonin re uptake inhibitors), prescription drugs such as Zoloft and Prozac also increase serotonin levels. But SSRIs do not increase the body's own production of serotonin. 5-HTP is the metabolic precursor for serotonin and increases the body's own production as well as availability of serotonin. Weight Loss 5-HTP is very effective for weight loss because the desire to eat is often the desire to feel better. 5-HTP has helped greatly to control my compulsion to overeat. Daily dosage is 100 mg twice or three times per day. Because serotonin is manufactured in the intestines, it may initially cause mild stomach cramps. Although this is rare and I did not experience cramps, I recommend beginning with a modest dosage (200 mg for the first few days,)increasing the dosage to 300 mg thereafter. Those with obsessive/compulsive disorders should not exceed 600 mg per day. One should find his or her own therapeutic level. 5-HTP is safe and effective for weight loss, migraines, depression, insomnia and anxiety. How to Order To order online, click on the "Order" box below. To see a list of all supplements, please check our Index or use our Search feature. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@lifeextensionvitamins.com, 1-510-527-3005 or 1-888-771-3905. |
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