5-HTP is a natural supplement that converts in the brain into serotonin. Serotonin is an important brain chemical involved in mood, behavior, appetite, and sleep. Serotonin is also involved in impulse control. 5-HTP is extract of Griffonia simplicifolia seeds from coastal West Africa. 5-HTP, other nutrients and herbs that have an influence on stress or anxiety include ashwagandha, passion flower, tryptophan, kava, and valerian. 5-HTP is a formula that helps balance mood and provides mental clarity For More Detail Visit http://www.starherb.com/productinfo/Spirulina/991/Spirulina.htm

More doctors are gradually beginning to recognize that natural supplements such as St. John's wort, SAM-e, and the nutrient 5-HTP are as potent as pharmaceutical medicines in terms of mood enhancement.
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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

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