Description
5-HTP is an amino acid that our body produces from tryptophan, another amino acid found in protein foods (meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, legumes and nuts). Once absorbed, 5-HTP crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted in the brain to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays an essential role in regulating mood, anxiety, appetite and sleep. .
- Used as a sleep aid.
- Helps promote healthy mood balance.
- Helps relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia.
- Helps reduce the severity and duration of migraines when taken as a preventative measure.
