5-HTP: The Natural Way to Boost Serotonin and Overcome Depression, Obesity, and Insomnia

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Editorial Review: 5-HTP is a naturally derived amino acid that has been shown in comprehensive studies to be safer than prescription drugs for the treatment of insomnia and depression, and can also be used for treating obesity, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, and premenstrual syndrome. It may prove to be more popular than St. John's wort for the treatment of depression and other serotonin-related conditions, as it's been shown to produce results in as little as two weeks, while the herb may take a month or longer.

Author Michael Murray, N.D., a leading naturopath and coauthor of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, delves very deeply to explain the hows and whys of depression at the neurotransmitter level, and the illustrations of presynaptic membranes may be a bit much for the lay reader. There are also several sections with intimidating titles along the lines of "Enhancing 5-HTP with Catecholamine Precursors." But the book's comprehensiveness makes up for its occasional denseness. Murray...

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5-HTP is the real deal, 2008-06-26
I can't comment on the book as I have not read it. But since you are on this page and considering the book, assume you are interested in 5-HTP. I just want to encourage you to explore this remedy...I've tried many prescription and non-prescription formulations, and this one has far and away worked the best. Others worked as well for a time, but then dropped off. Of course, must include the caveat that my make-up is undoubtedly different than yours, so your results may vary - but...check it out!

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Interesting, 2008-01-13
I read this book after taking 5-HTP supplements for mood and seeing dramatic changes for the better in both my mood and eating habits.

This is a great book for really understanding how 5-HTP works and how to use it most effectively.

Also recommended: "The Mood Cure" by Julia Ross
The Mood Cure: The 4-Step Program to Rebalance Your Emotional Chemistry and Rediscover Your Natural Sense of Well-Being

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Not all together accurate, 2007-11-03
I think this book offers some good information and food for thought. I do think it should be read in combination with other books on the same subject and EVERYONE should speak with their doctors before trying 5-HTP. Some of the information was inaccurate. For example, the vesicles are located in the presynaptic nerve (axon) terminal NOT the dendrites. If his basic physiology lesson is incorrect you should hesitate to believe everything else as gospel. Worth the read though.


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AMAZING BOOK, 2007-10-02
This book is so informative. Many people are on prozac and could do this without all the side effects. It truly works!! It is a secret because it is inexpensive and not able to be patented.

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MEDECINE IS FINALLY GETTING INTELLIGENT, 2007-07-30
A truly enlightening approach to human well being based on considering the true complexity of the human organism, explaining scientific issues to the level of the non specialist. THe intelligent way to deal with health problems, not just take the newest pill the Chemical companies just launched!An absolute must!

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