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5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) being an amino acid is essentially a protein. The Human body is capable of making 5-HTP from tryptophan which is also an essential amino acid. This 5-HTP is then converted into an important chemical of the brain (neurotransmitter) known as Serotonin. Lower levels of Serotonin may lead to the following symptoms.
• Lack of sleep
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Aggressive behavior
• Fever
• Muscular aches and pains
• Others
Tryptophan and 5-HTP vitamins and dietary nutritional supplements may have good effect on sleep, behavior, mood, appetite disturbances, sexual behavior, pain sensation, temperature, etc. 5-HTP Info
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