5HTP is often referred to as «happiness hormones».
< p>Bio-supplements 5HTP, which are positioned to improve the mental state, improve mood, reduce anxiety — do not have proven effectiveness, Khronika.info reports with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
This was told by a neurologist and psychiatrist of the highest category Evgeniy Skrypnik.
Medic once again reminded that dietary supplements — these are non-evidence-based drugs, they do not undergo clinical studies for effectiveness, there is no control over their production, and the requirements that are for drugs are not met. 171;the hormone of happiness»
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that really affects mood and emotions, but depression and anxiety are not due to deficiency tryptophan, but due to a deficiency of serotonin in the synaptic cleft, that is, at the site of interaction of neurons (nerve cells).
That is, with depression, anxiety, neurotic states, irritation, serotonin may not be enough in the synaptic cleft.
«And even if you accept the «miraculous» supplement — then it will not affect the amount of serotonin in the synaptic cleft & # 187;, & # 8212; says the doctor.
Tryptophan can be obtained from the following foods:
Cheese, fish, meat, legumes, mushrooms, oats, dates, peanuts, sesame, dairy products , soybeans.
«Do not waste money on dietary supplements! They are inactive and without evidence-based effectiveness», summed up Eugene.