5-HTP
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Helps with these conditions
5-HTP is most effective for general wellness support with emerging research . The effectiveness varies by condition based on clinical evidence and user experiences.
Detailed Information by Condition
Depression
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) can raise brain serotonin because it’s the immediate biochemical precursor of serotonin and—based on small randomized tria...
Fibromyalgia
Serotonin pathway rationale. People with fibromyalgia have repeatedly been reported to show lower serotonin activity (e.g., reduced CSF 5-HIAA, the ma...
OCD
Biological rationale: 5-HTP is the immediate biochemical precursor of serotonin (5-HT). Because many effective OCD treatments (clomipramine, SSRIs) ac...
Narcolepsy
There is no high-quality clinical evidence that 5-HTP is an established treatment for narcolepsy. Its use is theoretical — because 5-HTP raises brain...
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