5-HTP

Appearance:Gray white powder
Specs Available:>99%
Function:
1.Depression : Several small studies have compared 5-HTP to standard antidepressants.6,7 Researchers found equal benefit between the supplement and the drug. 5-HTP seemed to work better at reducing depressed mood, anxiety, physical symptoms, and insomnia, but the differences were not statistically significant. 5-HTP caused fewer and less severe side effects. The only real complaint with 5-HTP was occasional mild digestive distress.
2.Obesity : 5-HTP is an effective weight loss supplement
5-HTP reduces cravings for carbohydrates and high glycemic index foods. This in turn reduces calorie intake and increases weight loss. It is believed calorie restricted diets reduce serotonin levels which cause over eating or binge eating. Increasing the level of serotonin levels therefore contribute to the success of weight loss programs.
Several studies have shown a benefit for 5-HTP in weight loss. All studies reported decreased appetite, decreased carbohydrate, fat intake, and weight loss. Studies ranged from 5 to 12 weeks, and diets were not restricted.1,2,3
5-HTP becoming Popular as a Weight loss Supplement
When taken before meals it helps to stop overeating and the craving for sweets and carbohydrates. 5-HTP is being promoting by overeaters of all types as part of a successful weight loss program.

3.Carbohydrate craving
4.Bulimia
5.Insomnia
6.Narcolepsy
7.Sleep apnea
8.Migraine headaches : Many of the medications used to treat migraine appear to work by either changing serotonin levels or producing serotonin-like effects in the body. There is some evidence that 5-HTP may help prevent migraines too. Some studies are equivocal, but most show benefit compared to placebo or standard treatment regimens.
9.Tension headaches
10.Chronic daily headaches
11.Premenstrual syndrome
12.Fibromyalgia : One study suggests that 5-HTP may be helpful in fibromyalgia. In this double-blind trial, 50 subjects with fibromyalgia were given either 100 mg of 5-HTP or placebo 3 times daily for a month.14 Those receiving 5-HTP experienced significant improvements in all symptom categories, including pain, stiffness, sleep patterns,anxiety, and fatigue.