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"L-tyrosine changed my life" 3 viral benefits dissected by science
L-tyrosine is a building block to dopamine. Dopamine is released when you derive pleasure from sex, great food & sense of accomplishment.
How does theanine help you to relax?
L-theanine constitutes 1-2% of the dry weight of green tea and it has been shown to promote relaxation without sedation.
5-htp, Antidepressants & St John's Wort - do they work?
5-htp and St. John's Wort have been used for years for variety of mental health and sleeping conditions. However St. John's Wort is a bit of a myth.
5-htp and social anxiety
Social anxiety is a wide-ranging and hard to diagnose condition affecting difficulties in social situations. Can 5-htp help to people affected by anxiety?
Do you know where 5-HTP comes from? – The Griffonia seed
5-htp is a natural extract from the Griffonia simplicifolia seed. Learn where it's from, how it's extracted & the science behind it's benefits
Jim Carrey & depression: Healing through 5-HTP, art, and humour
The famous actor Jim Carrey speaks up about how he deals with feeling down. Learn about is mental health and how he holistically manages it.
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