The case: A 56-year-old woman presented with diarrhea (6–8 loose stools daily with no obvious blood). The diarrhea was intermittent but had persisted for 12 weeks. The patient reported having some ...

The amino acids 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and l-tryptophan are precursors of serotonin. 5-HTP is generally recommended over l-tryptophan because it crosses the blood-brain barrier at a higher rate, ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways 5-HTP may act as an antidepressant by increasing serotonin levels.Some ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract An orthogonal tryptophanyl-transfer RNA (tRNA) synthetase (TrpRS)-mutant opal suppressor tRNA Trp ( mutRNA UCA Trp) pair was generated for use ...

Patients with trisomy-21 Down's syndrome have been demonstrated to have a depression of whole blood 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) (5HT). In older mongol children 5HT levels are usually around 50 % ...

5-Hydroxytryptophan, or 5-HTP, is often used as a supplement to boost serotonin levels. However, taking it can cause some side effects by spiking your serotonin too much. Ask your doctor before trying ...

Announcing a new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B. Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides(MOO) is an oral drug approved in China for the treatment of depression in China. The authors ...

5-HTP is a compound believed to help increase serotonin levels in the body. This may be beneficial for several conditions, including migraine, depression, insomnia, and more. 5-Hydroxytryptophan ...