Triptofamar

What is tryptophan? Tryptophan (L-5-HTP) is an essential amino acid produced naturally by the body from the essential amino acid L-tryptophan (LT), from which serotonin (a neurotransmitter whose action regulates mood), melatonin (hormone that regulates the sleep cycle) and vitamin B3 (niacin) are formed. L-5-HTP is extracted from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia, and has been used for over 30 years. What processes in the body does tryptophan (L-5-HTP) participate in? L-5-HTP participates in serotonin production in the brain. Serotonin is involved in the regulation of sleep, mood, appetite, temperature, and many other processes. The action of tryptophan (L-5-HTP) also influences the levels of other neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and noradrenaline which also regulate important mood-related processes. Which foods contain tryptophan? Tryptophan is particularly abundant in chocolate, oats, bananas, dried dates, milk, cottage cheese, meat, fish, turkey and peanuts. Approximately 300mg of tryptophan are available in three ounces of turkey meat, lamb, beef, tuna, or peanuts. What is mood? What can cause mood alterations? Mental well-being is a basic component of optimal health and is a state with which people can manage the stress of everyday life, and bring value to the communities where they live. Mood disorders typically manifest as a continued feeling of sadness or altered mood. Several factors affect the development of mood disorders: genetic factors, age, stress, weather or seasonal changes, physical inactivity, illegal drugs, and other environmental factors including dietary factors, which can aggravate or improve the symptoms and their progression, although these are not major causes.