The Healing Powers of 5-HTP for Depression and Anxiety

5-HTP may just be nature's aid to those suffering from mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Although there are numerous anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications available in the market.

Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand (prHWY.com) February 2, 2013 - 5-HTP may just be nature's aid to those suffering from mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Although there are numerous anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications available in the market,their harmful side effects push patients and family to look for safer yet effective alternative like 5-HTP. Fortunately, the benefits of 5-HTP for depression and anxiety are not merely speculations. They have been supported by numerous researches over the past decade to give hope to millions of peoplesuffering from these emotional health problems.

5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP for short is a specialized form of the amino acid ("building blocks of protein") tryptophan naturally produced in the body. The human body uses 5-HTP to produce two important compounds that contributes a lot in achieving total emotional health - serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that boosts mood and helps an individual achieve feelings of happiness. Melatonin on the other hand helps regulate sleeping periods to help the body rest and rejuvenate. Serotonin is very important in achieving optimum health. Deficiency of this brain chemical has been observed in mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and an eating disorder called bulimia nervosa.

Health experts believe that 5-HTP increases the levels of serotonin available in the brain just like the anti-depressants SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors). Only that, 5-HTP for depression does notproduce the harsh side effects of these synthetic drugs. And more, long term use of 5-HTP supplements does not produce the same withdrawal symptoms when quitting or when medication is done. This is why anti-depressants are often viewed by patients as lifetime treatment. And some are also afraid to quit because of the devastating withdrawal symptoms from synthetic anti-depressants including panic episodes or severe recurrence of depression. 5-HTP supplements have proven to make patients feel happier and more positive with its safe, subtle, and indirect method of increasing brain serotonin levels.

Studies on 5-HTP revealed that it exhibits potentially therapeutic effects on anxiety, depression, and migraine headaches. This amino acid is also beneficial for fibromyalgia, a muscle condition characterized by chronic pain, tenderness, and fatigue. All tests confirmed that regularly taking varying doses of 5-HTP produced significant improvements in the symptoms that the patients were experiencing. Reported side effects were mild including dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea. Due to 5-HTP's effects on melatonin levels, you may feel increased sleepiness during the day. But the good thing is, it also makes you feel relaxed and calm.

Outside the body, 5-HTP can be produced from Griffonia simplicifolia seeds manufactured into vegetable or gelatin capsules. In cases when the diet is poor in protein, the body may produce lesser 5-HTP naturally. During these cases or when there is an increased need for 5-HTP like in depression and anxiety, 5-HTP supplements are reliable, safe, and effective alternative.

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