5-HTP, otherwise known as 5-Hydroxytryptophan is a chemical substance. It is a by-product of the protein building block L-tryptophan. Naturally it is an extract of a seed available from African plant Known as Griffonia simplicifolia. But it is also produced commercially and available to general public.
Many researches and studies are going on to know more about the health benefit and medical use of the product. But till know less can be said about health utility of the same. So for safety measure health experts advice not to use more doses of the chemical product. It might be unsafe or sometimes more hazardous to health.
Overdoses 5-Hydroxytryptophan may lead to eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS),where people experience an intense muscle tenderness called myalgia combined with blood abnormalities known as eosinophilia. Moreover, health experts doubt this condition of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS) may be the result of contamination of some accidental ingredient present in 5-HTP products. Though science cannot prove that contaminant is an element inside 5-Hydroxytryptophan or any other foreign factor it is better to avoid taking it. Intake of 5-Hydroxytryptophan may not be advised during Pregnancy and breast-feeding state. It may possibly unsafe in those days.
5-HTP can be used to treat some health condition like sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, migraine, other mental condition along with tension-type headaches, binge eating associated with obesity, fibromyalgia, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
5-Hydroxytryptophanis possibly effective for treating the health condition like depression and fibromylgia. Whereas depression is a weak mental condition and in fibromylgia, you will feel pain severity, sleeplessness and morning stiffness. Often it is helpful in treating chronic tension-type headaches suffered. Though there is not sufficient evidence but still it is believed that it is helpful for Alzheimer’s disease, Weight loss and obesity, Anxiety, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Sleep disorders and other conditions.
5-HTP affects many activities in human body like sleep, temperature, appetite, sexual behavior and pain sensation. It functions in the central nervous system in the brain through enhancing
the production of the chemical serotonin. Hence as 5-HTP raise the synthesis of serotonin, it has been seen that it has a significant role in treating depression, obesity, insomnia and many other health conditions.
It is very important to treat the patient with proper doses of the 5-HTP according to their age, health, sex and other physical conditions. Be careful, natural products may not always safe if dealt with wrong doses. So ensure that you are following all the directions and instruction suggested in the product labels. Make sure to use this type of product after consulting with professional health experts for proper doses.
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