Precursor to SEROTONIN
5-HTP or 5-Hydroxy-Tryptophan
Biochemistry of Happiness is very simple and yet not so easy to achieve for many of us. Our nervous system is comprised of a network of nerve cells, called neurons. Information goes through neurons by both electrical and chemical stimulations. Neurons are made of three parts, dendrites, axons and axon terminals, which release the neurotransmitters into the space between adjacent neurons- This space is called a Synapses. We have 500 Trillion Synapses in our brain.
Through a complicated electro-chemical chain of events, our brain releases neurotransmitters in the synapses to communicate with both itself and other organs in the body.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter involved in the transmission of nerve impulses. Because the nervous system is always active, the process of neurotransmission depends on a constant flow and adequate supply of Serotonin.
Anti-depressant Medications called SSRI's or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, like Prozac and Paxil- inhibit the reuptake of Serotonin released in the synapses by adjacent neurons, and hence increase the concentration of Serotonin in the brain.
Anti-depressants are one of the most highly prescribed medications despite the serious side-effects they can cause.
Serotonin makes us feel happy, relaxed and confident. Serotonin has numerous functions in the body including the control of appetite, sleep, memory and learning, temperature regulation, mood, behavior, cardiovascular function, muscle contraction, endocrine regulation and depression.
Serotonin deficiency can result in sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, panic disorders, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder- OCD, bulimia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder- ADD/ADHD, posttraumatic stress disorder, pre-menopausal dysphonic disorder and overeating particularly sugar cravings.
Research shows that Serotonin levels decline as we age. This explains sleep difficulties and depressed mood in older individuals.
Low levels of Serotonin are believed to be the cause of many cases of mild to severe depression- Which can lead to symptoms such as anxiety, apathy, fear, feelings of worthlessness, insomnia and fatigue.
The most concrete evidence for the connection between Serotonin and depression, is the decreased concentration of Serotonin metabolites in the cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissue of depressed people.
Serotonin levels rise after vigorous exercise and sexual intercourse.
5- HydroxyTtryptophan is a protein needed to produce Serotonin in the brain. It may be possible, that a widespread deficiency of Serotonin could partially be responsible for the high number of depressed, overweight and sleep deprived individuals in our society.
Studies show that Serotonin deficiency may be a factor in Autism, ADD, ADHD, OCD and other cognitive-behavioral disorders.
While food provides some 5-HydroxyTrytophan, our diet may not include enough to make adequate amounts of Serotonin. Vitamin C is also required for the conversion of 5-HTP to Serotonin.
At the ANTIAGING Institute of California, we provide you with the highest quality 5-HTP produced from the natural plant Griffonia Simplicifolia, together with Methyl Cobalamin, the type of Vitamin B12 that absorbs directly in the brain.
Precursor to Serotonin may help with:
- Anxiety, apathy, fear and feelings of worthlessness
- Carbohydrate Cravings and WEIGHT LOSS
DOSAGE:
One of the very important factors in supplementing with 5-HTP is its excellent tolerability and the lack of developing tolerance during long term use.
Recommendation: Take One Capsule before going to bed.
Each Bottle contains 60 Caps.
Price per bottle is: $ 15.95
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