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The amino acid 5-HTP is a natural, safe and effective treatment of anxiety
The brain needs L-tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) to manufacture serotonin L-tryptophan and 5-HTP are widely used alternative treatments of generalized anxiety. Both amino acids are essential for manufacture of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a … Continue reading
Select amino acids and Omega3s are beneficial and safe treatments of Bipolar Disorder
Integrative Management of Bipolar Disorder: Amino Acids and Omega-3s This is the second post in a series on integrative management of bipolar disorder. Previous post reviewed conventional psychiatric management of bipolar disorder. The focus of this post is on amino acids … Continue reading
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The amino acid 5-HTP may be as effective as medications for generalized anxiety
L-tryptophan and 5-hydroxy-tryptophan (5-HTP) are amino acids widely used to treat generalized anxiety. Both amino acids are necessary for making serotonin, a neurotransmitter that has a central role in the regulation of mood and anxiety. More studies have been done … Continue reading
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Tagged 5-HTP, 5-hydroxy-tryptophan, alternative, amino acids, anxiety, complementary, generalized anxiety, integrative, L-tryptophan, treatment, tryptophan
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