5-Hydroxytryptophan for Weight Control

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Also known as: 5-HTP

See also: 5-Hydroxytryptophan as a nutritional supplement

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What is it?
5-HTP is used by the human body to make serotonin, an important substance for normal nerve and brain [...]

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