Category Archives: 5-Hydroxytryptophan

5-Hydroxytryptophan for Weight Loss?

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Robert Barrington

5-Hydroxytryptophan is a metabolite of L-tryptophan. It is found in a number of plants including the Griffonia simplicifolia plant. The 5-hydroxytryptophan in Griffonia seeds is bioavailable, and evidence suggests that when consumed it may increase brain levels of serotonin. Serotonin … Continue reading →

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5-HTP for Weight Loss?

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Griffonia simplicifolia: A Source of 5-hydroxytryptophan

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The griffonia plant (Griffonia simplicifolia) plant is a shrub native to West and Central Africa. Griffonia is a member of the Fabaceae family, which is commonly referred to as the legume, pea, or bean family. The shrub grows to about … Continue reading →

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Can you Control Anxiety With Diet?

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The modern Western World appears to have created an epidemic of anxiety. This likely relates to the hectic nature of our existence, something which many are not able to cope with over the long term. Anxiety is difficult to define, … Continue reading →

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L-Tryptophan for Sleep

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Insomnia is a common problem for adults in Western society. This is surprising because modern life is hectic and tiring and therefore it would be expected that sleep should not be a problem with such a lifestyle. However, increasingly insomnia … Continue reading →

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Foods to Boost Serotonin?

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Why Is Depression So Difficult To Treat?

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The aetiology of depression is complex. The reason for this may be that depression is caused by different things is different people. The traditional view of depression is that it s caused by a deficiency of serotonin in the brain. … Continue reading →

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L Tryptophan for Anxiety or Depression

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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5-Hydroxytryptophan

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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