natural treatments for depression
What is 5HTP (natural medicine to treat depression)?
Vitamin C, he said in answer to someone about natural treatments for depression. I wonder what it is. Can anyone help?
The acronym for 5-hydroxytryptophan (Or 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan) is 5-HTP, a compound found primarily in the brain. This compound is made from tryptophan, an amino acid naturally inherent in foods. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, meaning that it can be made by the body. It must be obtained from food, particular proteins. In the liver and brain, 5-HTP is converted to a neurotransmitter called serotonin monoamine important. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons (nerve cells) in the brain. Taking 5-HTP increases the supply of the body of the compound, which leads to higher levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin, also called 5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT plays an important role in controlling the behavior and moods. It influences many normal brain activity and also regulates the activity of other neurotransmitters. Having an adequate level of serotonin instills a feeling of relaxation, calmness and mild euphoria (extreme happiness). Low levels of serotonin deficiency syndrome serotonin leads to depression, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and many other problems. The conditions associated with low serotonin levels are: * Anxiety Disorder Hyperactivity Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) * Bulimia * Epilepsy * depression * headache * hyperactivity * Fibromyalgia * * Insomnia * Obesity Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) attacks * * * panic premenstrual syndrome schizophrenia (PMS) * Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) This compound has other effects on the body. It is an antioxidant that protects the body against damage caused by substances called free radicals (unstable, toxic molecules). In this role, 5-HTP may help slow the aging process and protect the body against disease. Because serotonin is used to make melatonin, taking 5-HTP can help achieve some of the same benefits as melatonin, such as treating jet lag, depression and insomnia. There is some evidence that 5-HTP can replenish the provision of anti-pain molecules called endorphins. Studies have shown that low levels of endorphins are associated with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, stress and depression. In addition, 5-HTP affects other neurotransmitters, including norepinephrine and dopamine .- The preparation of 5-HTP which is available commercially is isolated from the seed of an African plant called Griffonia simplicifolia. It is available as enteric coated tablet, that do not break down until it reaches the intestine .-
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