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5-Hydroxy-Tryptophan 5-hydroxy-tryptophan is the actual precursor of serotonin (the brain neurotransmitter linked with pleasure and fulfillment). 5-HTP is often used in the place of SSRI drugs and L-Tryptophan in the treatment of depression and epilepsy. As a result 5-hydroxy-tryptophan has many similar uses such as the assistance of sleep and alleviation of age related mental depression as well as alcohol withdrawal. Normal doses are 50mg to 100mg (200mg-maximum) daily. Avoid use with other serotonin enhancing agents, such as L-Tryptophan or SSRI drugs like Prozac, Zoloft, etc., without your physician's advice. to order Click here to see a figure depicting the chemical structure of L-Tryptophan, 5-HTP and Serotonin. "What a good-strong replacement
5-hydroxy-tryptophan has been
for the SSRI drugs I was taking. Both my doctor and I are pleased that a natural
safer substance is working well."
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