5
HTP for Anxiety
Bethany Jordin - 2/2/2009
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5 HTP for Anxiety - The Natural Serotonin Booster
5 HTP for anxiety is becoming an increasingly common and natural treatment for this condition. HTP is short for
hydroxytryptophan. This impressive natural treatment wears many hats and treats many conditions. In fact, as far as
herbal supplements and remedies go, 5 HTP has an impressive resume.
Source Naturals 5-HTP - 100 mg- 120 caps
5 HTP is a natural serotonin booster. This means that it works to increase the amount of serotonin in the brain,
which is the same function as most SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) that are commonly prescribed by
physicians to treat anxiety and depression. The more serotonin the more stable things like appetite, libido, mood,
ability to sleep, and stress become. As these important things stabilize the proclivity for anxiety, panic attacks,
and depression diminishes.
In addition to using 5 HTP for anxiety, it is also used to treat fibromyalgia, weight loss, depression, insomnia,
and migraine headaches.
Source Naturals 5-HTP - 100 mg- 120 caps
It is especially important that you notify your physician, pharmacist, and/or homeopath of any and all medications,
supplements, herbal remedies, over the counter drugs, and street drugs that you are taking.
Remember when taking any medication for depression and/or anxiety there is a risk of side effects-even when that
medication is in the form of an herbal or all natural supplement. Discuss the potential for side effects,
interactions, and other problems with your physician or homeopath before beginning to take 5 HTP for anxiety and
follow the instructions to the letter. Absolutely do not take 5 HTP if you are currently taking a prescription
antidepressant unless specifically directed by your physician.
It is still unclear whether reduced serotonin is the cause of anxiety or depression or if it is the anxiety that
leads to a diminished supply of serotonin. Regardless of the cause and effect relationship, it is widely believed
that the increasing the supply of serotonin will diminish the anxiety or depression. If you are looking for a
natural alternative to pharmaceutical anxiety medications, 5 HTP for anxiety is an impressive natural treatment to
begin with. Keep in mind the precautions and use according to instructions and you may have found the perfect
solution to your anxiety.
About the author:
Bethany Jordin is an Information Technology professional and aspiring writer who was clinically diagnosed with SAD
(Social Anxiety Disorder) in 2007.
Source: http://www.naturalantidepressants.info
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