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5-HTP
People suffering from depression, insomnia, migraines or obesity have a new supplement to consider: 5-HTP. Unlike the amino acid tryptophan, which was recalled owing to safety concerns, 5-HTP appears to be safe – and it may be even more effective than its close chemical cousin.
Common uses
* Relieves depression.
* Helps to overcome insomnia.
* Aids in weight control.
* Treats migraines.
* May ease pain of fibromyalgia.
Caution
* Consult your doctor if you are taking antidepressants. The combination of 5-HTP with an antidepressant can cause anxiety, confusion, rapid heart rate, sweating, diarrhoea or other adverse reactions. Do not drive or do hazardous work until you determine how 5-HTP affects you. It can cause drowsiness in some people. 5-HTP may be toxic in high doses, cause liver problems and aggravate asthma. Avoid if pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
Reminder: If you have a medical or psychiatric condition, consult your doctor before taking supplements.
What it is
The nutrient 5-HTP, short for 5-hydroxytryptophan, is a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan which is found in such high-protein foods as beef, chicken, fish and dairy products. The body makes 5-HTP from the tryptophan present in our diets. Tryptophan is also found in the seeds of an African plant called Griffonia simplicifolia, which is the source of the 5-HTP supplements sold in health-food shops. The focus of much recent interest, 5-HTP acts on the brain, helping to elevate mood, promote sleep, aid weight loss and relieve migraines, among other uses. Unlike many other supplements (and drugs) that contain substances with molecules too large to pass from the bloodstream into the brain, 5-HTP is small enough to enter the brain. Once there it is converted into a vital nervous-system chemical, or neurotransmitter, called serotonin. Although it affects many parts of the body, serotonin's most important actions take place in the brain, where it influences everything from mood to appetite to sleep. Its close relationship with the amino acid tryptophan makes 5-HTP somewhat controversial. In 1989 the sale of L-tryptophan and other tryptophan supplements was banned in the UK and other countries after reports of a fatal illness among those taking it. The illness was later found to be caused by contamination of the supplement during the manufacturing process, not by the tryptophan itself. In 1994 5-HTP began to be sold in the USA as an over-the-counter alternative to tryptophan, and it is now available in the UK. 5-HTP is not made in the same way as tryptophan, and so it avoids the contamination problems of its predecessor. Though safety concerns have been raised, many researchers believe it is safe and effective.
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