Griffonia Simpicifolia Extract

Griffonia Simpicifolia Extract Promising research indicates that 5-HTP may have a beneficial effect on a broad scope of complaints. Specifically, 5-HTP may help to: Elevate mood in cases of depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. 5-HTP appears to increase the brains serotonin levels, positively influencing such disorders as depression that have been linked to low levels this brain neurotransmitter. A number of small European studies offer examples of people with depression who found little relief from traditional antidepressant drugs yet obtained good results with 5-HTP. Treat insomnia. Several elements of a good nights sleep appear to be influenced by 5-HTP. In addition to reducing the amount of time it takes to nod off, this compound actually may enhance the quality of sleep itself, increasing both the duration of dream states (REM sleep) and of deep slumber. In studies, most people who tried 5-HTP also reported feeling more rested upon awakening. Promote weight loss. Some studies indicate that 5-HTP may curb the appetite when taken before meals. In a recent study of dieting women, those given 5-HTP reported feeling fuller than those who were given a placebo. In the end, participants in the 5-HTP group consumed fewer calories overall, and lost more weight than those in the placebo group. Another study reported increased weight loss among obese patients who took 5-HTP versus those who were given a placebo; all, however, had been restricted to a daily diet of 1,200 calories. In addition, because 5-HTP reportedly reduces cravings for sweets and starches, it may also be of use in helping diabetics adhere to a healthy diet. Ease migraine pain. Migraine headaches have been linked to low serotonin levels. Studies are on-going to determine if 5-HTP, which may boost the brains serotonin levels, can help to reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of this extremely painful type of headache. Increase tolerance to the pain of fibromyalgia. People who suffer from fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that commonly causes muscle pain and disabling fatigue, may have low serotonin levels. By increasing the level of these neurochemicals, 5-HTP may improve pain tolerance. In a recent Italian study, the 200 fibromyalgia suffers who added 5-HTP to a regimen of conventional antidepressants experienced less pain than those who took the drugs or 5-HTP alone. Note: 5-HTP has also been found to be useful for a number of other disorders. Update Date:2010-10-27 18:32:35