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5-HTP: The Natural Way to Overcome Depression, Obesity, and Insomnia | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Murray
Publisher: Bantam
Category: Book
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 155581
Media: Paperback
Pages: 304
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0553379461
Dewey Decimal Number: 615
EAN: 9780553379464
ASIN: 0553379461
Publication Date: June 1, 1999
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Amazon.com Review
5-HTP is a naturally derived amino acid that has been shown in comprehensive studies to be safer than prescription drugs for the treatment of insomnia and depression, and can also be used for treating obesity, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, and premenstrual syndrome. It may prove to be more popular than St. John's wort for the treatment of depression and other serotonin-related conditions, as it's been shown to produce results in as little as two weeks, while the herb may take a month or longer. Author Michael Murray, N.D., a leading naturopath and coauthor of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, delves very deeply to explain the hows and whys of depression at the neurotransmitter level, and the illustrations of presynaptic membranes may be a bit much for the lay reader. There are also several sections with intimidating titles along the lines of "Enhancing 5-HTP with Catecholamine Precursors." But the book's comprehensiveness makes up for its occasional denseness. Murray includes enlightening sections on nutrition for peak serotonin synthesis, other complementary herbal supplements, and many online and physical sources for obtaining 5-HTP. --Erica Jorgensen
Product Description
The most authoritative and comprehensive guide to realizing the amazing health benefits of 5-HTPWritten by one of America's leading naturopathic doctors, 5-HTP explains how this natural amino acid can safely and effectively regulate low serotonin levels, which have been linked to depression, obesity, insomnia, migraines, and anxiety. 5-HTP is also a powerful antioxidant that can protect the body from free-radical damage, reducing the risk of serious illnesses such as cancer. 5-HTP has already helped thousands, and Dr. Murray, citing extensive scientific studies and case histories, shows how this groundbreaking supplement can help you.
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 Yes, 5-htp works November 16, 2008
Faith (chicago, IL)
I am one of those people who tries all the natural remedies and gets irritated that it worked for everyone else and not me. St. John's Wort made me tired and hungry. Fish oil gave me a migraine every single time I tried it. Apple Cider vinegar made everyone else lose weight and I gained. I was ready to actually consider RX antidepressants again because I just could not sleep well, was so irritated all the time I wanted to scream, was starting to get panic attacks for no reason, was gaining weight and the final straw was debilitating headaches that knocked me down for days. I tried the 5-htp on a whim and am soooooo glad I did. Headaches...gone. Hunger...gone. Irritability...gone. I am sleeping so well I have a hard time getting up, but when I do get up I feel incredibly refreshed. This is the single greatest purchase I have ever made, a bottle of 5-htp for $10. I have been taking 100 mg. per day at no particular time, and recently upped the dose to 200 mg. I have no side effects whatsoever except that I can actually remember my dreams and I am dreaming which is a sign that I am getting true REM sleep, which is vital for your physical and mental wellbeing. I highly advise anyone with depression or related symptoms to try this. You deserve to feel good.
5-HTP is the real deal June 26, 2008
Fred Baucom (Rocklin, CA USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I can't comment on the book as I have not read it. But since you are on this page and considering the book, assume you are interested in 5-HTP. I just want to encourage you to explore this remedy...I've tried many prescription and non-prescription formulations, and this one has far and away worked the best. Others worked as well for a time, but then dropped off. Of course, must include the caveat that my make-up is undoubtedly different than yours, so your results may vary - but...check it out!
Interesting January 13, 2008
Emily N. Ashley (Northern CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read this book after taking 5-HTP supplements for mood and seeing dramatic changes for the better in both my mood and eating habits.
This is a great book for really understanding how 5-HTP works and how to use it most effectively.
Also recommended: "The Mood Cure" by Julia Ross
The Mood Cure: The 4-Step Program to Rebalance Your Emotional Chemistry and Rediscover Your Natural Sense of Well-Being
 Not all together accurate November 3, 2007
M. Arnold (Maryland)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I think this book offers some good information and food for thought. I do think it should be read in combination with other books on the same subject and EVERYONE should speak with their doctors before trying 5-HTP. Some of the information was inaccurate. For example, the vesicles are located in the presynaptic nerve (axon) terminal NOT the dendrites. If his basic physiology lesson is incorrect you should hesitate to believe everything else as gospel. Worth the read though.
AMAZING BOOK October 2, 2007
Carrie Maze (st louis mo)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is so informative. Many people are on prozac and could do this without all the side effects. It truly works!! It is a secret because it is inexpensive and not able to be patented.
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