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Why 5HTP Instead of Tryptophan

People do not feel safe to consume anti depressant as they tend to have several side effects. There is plenty of natural antidepressant available in the form of plants, herbs and fruits. Most of the doctors also suggest use of natural antidepressant over the synthetics. Few of natural antidepressant: basil, ginkgo, borage, damania and so on are available. Over the years most famous natural antidepressant include is skullcap extract safe, oats, whole grains, dried figs, lentils, legumes, green vegetables, bananas, fish, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and so on. Milk, yoghurt, cheese, cuttlefish and nuts are well known anti depressant. 5HTP Information According to the 5HTP information available, 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a known amino acid.  It is the intermediate between tryptophan and serotonin. It is enhances release or the production of serotonin in the brain. Many people get confused between activity of MDMA and 5HTP. 5-HTP is not as toxic as MDMA. Common name given to MDMA is 5 –HTP ecstasy. People misuse MDMA and get into addiction. 5HTP Ecstasy has many side effects and can be fatal if taken in overdose and frequently. 5-HTP side effects include digestive related side effects, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcers, celiac spruce and so on. 5HTP side effects are different for different population. In many dl-phenylalanine side effects seen include constipation, cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and so on. 5HTP Side Effects 5HTP has helped people but its activity is erratic. Dosages required for different people differ. 5-HTP is taken by people to give added benefit along ...

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