06. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
Key Points
- 5-Hydroxytryptophan may be an effective antidepressant, working through stimulation of serotonergic mechanisms.
- Although once banned by the FDA for associated toxic reactions, 5-HTP is currently back on the market and considered very safe with current manufacturing standards.
- There has been limited research on 5-HTP since the 1980s, and new studies are called for.
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