5-HTP

5-HTP and Fibromyalgia

5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan) is an intermediate in the natural conversion of the essential amino acid tryptophan, to serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter. Clinical studies have shown that 5-HTP increases the amount and availability of serotonin produced by the body. Those with fibromyalgia can consider taking 5HTP to help support healthy moods and sleep cycles with the science of Source Naturals 5-HTP today.

5-HTP works because it helps support your body’s balanced production of two important sleep regulating hormones, serotonin, and melatonin. Eventually, the serotonin in your body is converted into melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate healthy 24-hour sleep cycles known as circadian rhythms. Studies have shown that fibromyalgia sufferers often have low levels of serotonin; therefore, melatonin levels may be low as a result. If this is the case taking 5HTP may be helpful by increasing both levels of hormones. However, you need adequate serotonin levels to maintain this balance.

5-HTP for Fibromyalgia Related Symptoms

Besides low serotonin levels, aging, hormone imbalance, and various forms of physical or emotional stress can decrease your melatonin levels and disrupt your sleep cycle. Fortunately, that balance can be recouped regardless of the cause with the use of 5-HTP by helping you regain a healthy circadian rhythm.
Increased brain serotonin levels may produce positive effects on:

• emotional well-being
• appetite regulation
• melatonin production
• maintaining a healthy sleep cycle

5-HTP for Depression and Sleep

Serotonin abnormalities may be responsible for depression and insomnia—issues that many fibromyalgia patients face. 5-HTP can help maintain serotonin levels in the brain helping to relieve pain, improve mood, and alleviate sleeplessness. 5-HTP works on the serotonin pathway in a way similar to the action of antidepressants. See Precautions below.

Depression
Low levels of serotonin in the brain can contribute to the development of depression. Many drugs prescribed for depression increase serotonin levels. Some studies indicate that 5-HTP may be as effective as certain antidepressant drugs in treating individuals with mild to moderate depression. Such individuals have shown improvements in mood, anxiety, insomnia, and physical symptoms.

Sleep
Sleep is crucial in today's busy world, especially for those with fibromyalgia. It's the time when your body repairs, rebuilds, and replenishes the tissues and compounds that have been damaged or depleted by the demands of your life. But when there is too much stress, imbalances occur that can keep you from getting enough sleep. Source Naturals 5-HTP can help promote healthy sleep cycles. 5-HTP is created when the tryptophan in your body is converted into serotonin. 5-HTP can cross the blood-brain barrier and is associated with increasing active serotonin levels as well as serotonin production.

Precautions

Individuals taking the antidepressant medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, and citalopram) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (such as phenelzine, isocarboxazid, selegiline, and tranylcypromine) should not use 5-HTP, as it enhances the action of these drugs and may increase the risk for developing a dangerous condition known as "serotonin syndrome." Serotonin syndrome is characterized by mental status changes, rigidity, hot flashes, rapidly fluctuating blood pressure and heart rate, and possibly coma.

Similarly, other drugs for depression that interfere with the uptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin, namely trazodone and venlafexine, may also lead to serotonin syndrome when used along with 5-HTP. If you are currently taking any of the above prescription medications, you should not use 5-HTP without first talking to your health care provider.

5-HTP may cause mild gastrointestinal disturbances including nausea, heartburn, flatulence, feelings of fullness, and rumbling sensations in some people. Pregnant or nursing women and individuals with high blood pressure or diabetes should consult a healthcare practitioner before taking 5-HTP.

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Supplement Facts

Capsules per Container: 60 Capsules, 100 mg
Serving Size: One (1) Capsule
Servings per Container: 60
Suggested Use: 1 capsule once or twice daily with a glass of water. Start with 1 capsule per day, increasing dosage up to 2 capsules daily as needed. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Other Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin (capsule), colloidal silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate.

Hypoallergenic: Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy, or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, artificial colors, flavor, or fragrance.

Warning: In some people, nausea, headaches, nasal congestion, or constipation may occur. If these symptoms occur, lower the dose, or spread the dose throughout the day. Discontinue use if any of these symptoms persist for more than three days. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, taking prescription medication such as antidepressant SSRI's, MAO inhibitors or sedatives, or if you have heart disease, consult your physician before using this product. Do not use if tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.

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