5 HTP NUTRITIONALLY SUPPLIES THE IMMEDIATE METABOLIC PRECURSOR TO SEROTONIN
Dietary supplementation may enhance levels of: Serotonin, Melatonin, Catecholamines, Endorphins
- May positively enhance mood
- May enhance the sleep cycle
- May reduce discomfort in patients with chronic pain
- May regulate feeding patterns and have positive bariatric (weight management) effects
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is the immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter 5-hydroxytryptamine (5 HT or serotonin). 5-HT is synthesized from the amino acid L-tryptophan. 5-HTP has replaced the use ofL-tryptophan in the United States. In 1989, patients taking L-tryptophandeveloped a negative and debilitating reaction called eosinophilia-myalgiasyndrome. Upon further study, it was determined that the culprit was not theL-tryptophan. It was actually a bacterial contaminant in the formula.L-tryptophan products associated with the syndrome were found to come fromgenetically modified bacterial recombinant production methods. Even though L-tryptophan was proven safe, it never recovered from this incident. 5-HTP wascreated to fill the gap created by the removal of L-tryptophan in themarketplace.
Small amounts of 5-HTP, as well as serotonin, are found in bananas,tomatoes, plums, avocados, eggplant, walnuts and pineapples. A commoncommercial source of 5-HTP is Griffonia simplicifolia, a relative to carob.5-HTP’s possible pain reduction benefit comes from its conversion toserotonin and to the observed effect of raising beta-endorphin and plateletmet-enkephalin levels.
Serum leptin levels increased following 5-HTP injection in mice. This mayexplain 5-HTP’s beneficial effect on weight management. Additionally,5-HTP has been shown to reduce carbohydrate intake.
Contraindications:
- Patients on MAOIs (approved 2 weeks after discontinuation)
- Patients with carcinoid tumors
- Should not be used concurrently with medications such as SSRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs.
- Should not be used concurrently with serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists including Naratriptan, Sumatriptan, and Zolmitriptan.
- Patients with ischemic heart disease (Hx of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, documented silent ischemia)
- Patients with Hx of coronary artery spasm
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Pregnant women and nursing mothers
Side effects: Due to excessive serotonin production side effects couldinclude nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, vomiting, difficult breathing,dilation of pupils, exaggerated reflexes, loss of muscle coordination, blurringof vision and cardiac dysrhythmias.
Note: Carbidopa may increase 5-HTP transport across the blood brain barrierdue to decreased peripheral 5-HTP metabolism. Methyldopa inhibits conversion of5-HTP to serotonin.
Additional Details of 5 HTP 120 Capsules - Biogenesis Nutraceuticals
Cost Per Serving: $0.33
Weight:
0.43 lbs
SKU:
002-05-021-00
Additional notes:
Keep tightly capped and store in a cool, dry place.
Brand:
Biogenesis Nutraceuticals
Delivery type:
Vegetarian Capsule
Contraindications :
Consult your physician before use
Special instructions:
Due to excessive serotonin production side effects could include nausea, diarrhea,loss of appetite, vomiting, difficult breathing, dilation of pupils, exaggeratedreflexes, loss of muscle coordination, blurring of vision and cardiac dysrhythmias
MPN:
201
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