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5-HTP is a natural amino acid extracted from the Griffonia simplicifolia plant. Your body converts 5-HTP into serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates depression, anxiety, sleep and aggression. Researchers believe that many instances of depression result from low levels of serotonin, and prescription SSRI antidepressants (such as Prozac®, Zoloft®, and Paxil®) all work by increasing the amount of available serotonin. By providing the body with the raw materials necessary to produce serotonin, the 5-HTP in AMORYN effectively increases the level of serotonin in the brain.³

Supplementing your normal diet with 5-HTP may be an effective treatment for depression.^3,4 In fact, the March 2005 issue of Alternative Medicine magazine recently recommended 5-HTP as the most important amino acid for improving emotional health, saying that "taking it can elevate mood in cases of depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, and relieve insomnia."^1,2 (The article also listed B6, B12 and Folic Acid - the three B vitamins in AMORYN - as the best vitamins for improving mood.)

5-HTP is extremely safe and, when taken as directed, poses no short or long-term health risks. Two capsules of AMORYN contain 50 mg of 5-HTP, an amount carefully selected to gently increase serotonin levels without causing side effects. This mild dose synergizes with AMORYN's main ingredient, pharmaceutical-grade St. John's Wort extract. While many natural supplements combine St. John's Wort (SJW) with 5-HTP, only AMORYN delivers SJW extract standardized to contain at least 5% hyperforin, the potency proven in extensive clinical research to relieve depression.

Order AMORYN now and boost your serotonin, and your mood, with 5-HTP. 
 
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(1) Evans, K. Brain food: the natural cure for depression. Alternative Medicine Magazine 2005 March: 73-75, 97, 100-103.
(2) Des Jarlais, G. Alternatives to Prozac. Alternative Medicine Magazine 2005 March: 76.
(3) Birdsall, TC. 5-Hydroxytryptophan: a clinically-effective serotonin precursor. Alternative Medicine Review 1998 Aug;3(4):271-80.
(4) Meyers, S. Use of neurotransmitter precursors for treatment of depression. Alternative Medicine Review 2000 Feb;5(1):64-71.