5-HTP the Sleep and stress aid!

5-HTP is a metabolic precursor to serotonin. It is a naturally occurring extract that comes from the Griffonia seed. 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is an amino acid that is the intermediate step between tryptophan and the important brain chemical serotonin. There is evidence that suggests that low serotonin levels are a common outcome of modern living. Many people living in this modern era of stress suffer from lowered brain levels of serotonin. This may lead to many people being so overweight, crave sugar and other carbohydrates, incur bouts of depression, headaches, and muscular aches and pain. All of problems may able to be helped by raising the brains serotonin levels.

You will find 5-HTP works extremely well as an appetite suppressant. People report 5-HTP helps with appetite suppression and willpower in avoiding excess food consumption.

For a natural product that helps you relax and induce sleep a New Zealand first product, Kava & 5-HTP, is also available for those who have occasional sleepless nights or those who wish to relax in the evening or who have a stressful day coming up.

Thousands of people are bothered by:

# Depression
# Anxiety
# Weight control
# Chronic headaches
# Insomnia

Research indicates that they all have a common thread - low levels of serotonin.

The majority of those who have used 5-HTP product have liked it.

The Effects of 5-HTP supplement are many and varied:

5-HTP converts into serotonin, the effects of a 5-HTP supplement may include a relaxed feeling, sleepiness, and healthy mood. Though each person can have a different reaction based on their body make-up (chemistry), the time of day the 5-HTP is used, dosage of 5HTP supplement taken, and the interactions with food and other supplements.

5-HTP Dosage: Take one 5 HTP capsule in the evening on an empty stomach as needed, or as recommended by your health care professional. Some people can take a 5-HTP supplement during the day if they feel very tense, while others may find 5-HTP sedating and therefore are best to take it only at night. The best time to take 5-HTP and the ideal 5 HTP dosage depend on your personal requirements. For some, the ideal 5-HTP dosage should be 50mg to 100mg, while for others, the ideal 5-HTP dosage may be up to 200 mg a day. 5 HTP supplementation during the day may, in some cases, lead to drowsiness, though individual response is varied, including feeling "well adjusted." Capsules can be opened and lower doses taken if preferred.

Research has shown that in some cases 50mg of 5-HTP can be as effective or better than anti-depressive drugs for clinical depression, and has no side effects.

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