5-HTP with Griffonia – 180 Tablets, 50mg each

What is 5-HTP (Griffonia)? The secret to maintaining proper serotonin levels Extracted from Griffonia seeds, the amino acid 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a precursor to the brain chemical serotonin. Evidence suggests that low serotonin levels cause many people to be overweight, crave sugar and carbohydrates, experience bouts of depression, insomnia, frequent headaches, and have vague muscle aches and pain. All of these maladies are correctable by raising brain serotonin levels. We often seek to increase our serotonin levels through the intake of carbohydrates and addictive substances such as alcohol, tobacco, certain narcotics, and caffeine. Ironically these substances are ultimately central nervous system depressants. Moreover, as serotonin levels plummet, individuals attempting to kick these habits develop a chemical withdrawal syndrome. 5 HTP, (and especially our 5 HTP with 9 essential amino creams) is an ideal homeostatic mechanism for the regulation of seroton