5-HTP is a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan (a hydroxyl group added to the 5-position). In the body, tryptophan is converted into 5-HTP, which then can be converted into serotonin (a potent neurotransmitter in the brain). Although 5-HTP is not found at any significant level in a normal diet, tryptophan is found in a wide variety of protein foods. The 5-HTP used in dietary supplements is derived from the seeds of and African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia).
1) It is natural from west africa,and said to be of greatest benefit in psychiatric and neurological disorders where there is a deficiency of neurol serotonin.
2) It is also indicated for its uses in alleviating the symptoms of a number of common syndromes such as anxiety and depression.
3) It can also help alleviate insomnia by inducing normal sleep.
