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How effective is 5-htp?
Serotonin levels have been connected to depression, mood disorders, the regulation of sleep, anxiety, aggression, temperature and pain sensation, among other conditions. Nutrient precursors, such as 5-htp, have been shown to be effective in treating many of these conditions, as well as sharing promise for fibromyalgia and binge eating that is associated with obesity.Read the full article -
Suffer from stress? Could 5-htp supplement help ?
The NHS defines stress as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure. A bit of stress is normal and can push you to continue to change or challenge yourself, but too much stress can take a physical and mental toll. Stress can affect how you think, feel and behave, as well as how your body works. In the short term, this can mean excessive sweating, chest pains and problems with memory and cognitive performance – the last thing you want when you’re in the middle of a big pitch at work. In the longer term, the impacts can be far ranging, including loss of libido, changes to your appetite, insomnia and heart problems.Read the full article -
What does stress do to your brain?
Many jobs and ways of life present people with a large amount of stress on a daily basis, but this time of year is especially stressful for students who have ominous deadlines looming just around the corner. The effects of this stress on the body can be worse than they appear on the surface, and can actually lead to further complications including illness, headaches, high blood-pressure, and issues sleeping [1].Read the full article -
How does 5-htp work?
5-HTP is a natural extract from the Griffonia Simplicifolia seed and a pre-cursor to Serotonin (5-HT). Once ingested it interacts with the dopa-decarboxylase enzyme which strips of a piece of the molecule resulting in serotonin.Read the full article -
How to stay calm when you know you'll be stressed
Under stress the brain releases cortisol that raises your heart rate, it modulates adrenaline levels and it clouds your thinking. It’s often the reason we don’t sleep well, make poor decisions and fail to recall important information when we need it (ever given a presentation and forgotten your key points?)Read the full article -
3 ways diet impacts on mood & brain health
"The link between emotions and eating is no myth,” says Sherry L. Pagoto, PhD, Associate Professor of Preventive and Behavioral medicine at University of MassachusettsRead the full article
