5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)

What is 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that is an intermediate step in converting tryptophan into the important brain serotonin. As a dietary supplement, 5-HTP is usually obtained from a natural source - the seeds of an African plant (Ghanaian cereal).

5-HTP is primarily used to increase serotonin levels in the brain. Low serotonin levels appear to be a common consequence of modern life, as stress-filled lifestyles reduce the conversion of tryptophan to 5-HTP. Lower brain serotonin levels make people feel anxious, more moody, hungry, craving carbs, and have poor sleep quality. Obviously, a lot of people are affected right now. Fortunately, clinical studies show that 5-HTP may be effective in dealing with problems associated with low serotonin levels. In fact, based on these research results, 5-HTP is the better natural way

‌‌‌‌How does tryptophan compare to 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)?

Simply put, taking a 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplement produces better results than taking tryptophan. Before tryptophan can be converted into serotonin, it must first be converted into 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) in the brain. The conversion of tryptophan to 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is defined as the rate-limiting step in serotonin production. So, in short, if you are not converting tryptophan into 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), then consuming more tryptophan will not increase brain serotonin levels.

Many people have tryptophan to 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) due to high levels of stress-related hormones (such as cortisol), insulin resistance, poor blood sugar control, or insufficient levels of important nutrients (such as vitamin B6 and magnesium) ) conversion disorder. Furthermore, there must be carrier transport to allow tryptophan to enter the brain. This carrier also transports other amino acids to the brain, so it's not very efficient. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) can easily enter the brain and does not require a carrier. Only 3% of an oral dose of L-tryptophan is converted to serotonin, but more than 70% of an oral dose of 5-HTP is converted to serotonin.  5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) may also have the additional benefit of increasing levels of feel-good endorphins.

How does 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) help sleep?

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) has also been shown to be more effective than tryptophan in promoting sleep. Serotonin has been shown to promote a better night's sleep, and it is also an essential component in the production of melatonin. Several double-blind clinical trials have shown that 5-HTP may have a good effect in helping to optimize and maintain sleep, both in subjects who often have trouble sleeping and in subjects who have normal sleep.

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplements have been shown to have the potential to promote REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Dreaming is associated with REM sleep and is an important part of a healthy sleep cycle. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) may increase REM sleep by approximately 25% while also increasing deep sleep levels. It increases the amount of high-quality sleep without increasing total sleep time by reducing "deep" sleep stages. In one study, participants who consumed 200 mg of 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) experienced an increase of 15 minutes in REM sleep over the five nights of the study. In other words, the dreaming time increased by about 3 minutes each night.

How effective is 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) in reducing carbohydrate cravings?

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) may be helpful in reducing excessive carbohydrate intake and supporting weight loss. For more than fifty years, researchers have been experimenting with mice genetically predisposed to obesity, showing that 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplementation significantly reduced the mice's food intake and prevented weight loss. Excessive increase. It was clinically diagnosed that the obesity in these mice was caused by genetics, with low activity levels of the enzyme that converts tryptophan into 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), resulting in low levels of serotonin in the brain. As a result, these mice had a craving for carbohydrates and did not receive the message to stop eating until they had consumed much more food than a normal mouse would.

There is some evidence that many people may have similar predispositions to obesity due to genetic factors, including the same mechanism that causes a reduction in the amount of tryptophan converted into 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Providing 5-HTP in a preformed form may increase brain serotonin levels, further reducing carbohydrate intake and controlling appetite.

Four human clinical trials suggest that 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) may be useful as a weight loss aid in overweight women. These studies, conducted in Italy, suggest that 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) may reduce calorie intake and promote feelings of fullness, even though the women were not actually consciously losing weight or reducing calorie intake. The study showed that group members who consumed 5-HTP consumed fewer calories from pasta and bread. The result was an average weight loss of 1 to 1.5 pounds per week over the 5 to 6 weeks of these studies. Consider how effective 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) would be if a person took it in conjunction with a meal and exercise plan

What is the best way to take 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)?

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) may cause gastric irritation and nausea, so for best results, use enteric-coated capsules or tablets. These pills are made in a way that they do not dissolve in the stomach. Chewable tablets containing 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) are another way to avoid nausea. When 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is used for purposes other than as a nighttime sleep aid, the initial dose is 50 mg three times daily. If the response is not obvious after two weeks, the dose can be increased to 100 mg three times a day.

When 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is used to promote nighttime sleep, the usual dose is 50 to 150 mg taken half an hour before bed. It is more appropriate to start with a dose of 50 mg and then increase the dose after taking it for three consecutive days. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) can be taken with food, but if it is for weight loss, take it 20 minutes before a meal.

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Is it safe to use 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) for a long time?

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) can be used long-term, as some people with genetic defects in the conversion of tryptophan to 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) need to take such supplements for life. If 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is used long-term, some experts recommend regular (yearly) eosinophil testing. This test is part of a standard laboratory blood test (called a total blood count) and helps screen for any abnormal reactions to 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)

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