2006-09-27 01:55:21 · 4 answers · asked by danisana 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
5-HTP is used by the body to make serotonin, which is an important substance for normal nerve and brain function. Serotonin appears to play significant roles in sleep, emotional moods, pain control, inflammation, intestinal peristalsis, and other body functions. I was told it is best to take this at night since it helps with sleep. There are many reasons of taking this, which I included a link so you can check out some info if you're interested.
2006-09-27 03:27:14 · answer #1 · answered by michele36 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an herbal supplement that supposed to substitute for serotin reuptake type antidepressants.
It's actually spelled 5 HTP (5-Hydroxy L-Tryptophan)
2006-09-27 01:59:34 · answer #2 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a precursor to many neurotransmittors in the brain, kind of like a mild anti-depressant but without the side-effects because it's completely natural
2006-09-27 02:02:49 · answer #3 · answered by boris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Viagra for the brain
2006-09-27 01:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by novembr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋