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When you eat foods that contain the amino acid tryptophan, your body uses some of it to make 5-hydroxytryptophan, or 5-HTP, a chemical that's also available in supplement form. 5-HTP converts into serotonin, an important neurotransmitter in the brain. Serotonin is partially responsible for controlling your mood and behavior, so increasing serotonin levels may help you lose weight by changing your eating behaviors.
Taking 5-HTP supplements may help you lose weight by reducing your appetite and cravings for carbs. 5-HTP supplements increase serotonin levels in the brain, and serotonin naturally suppresses your appetite, helping you eat less, explains The Oz Blog. Increasing serotonin levels may also help improve your mood and help you avoid emotional eating due to depression or anxiety. Since the body uses 5-HTP to make serotonin, your serotonin levels will start to increase as soon as you start taking a 5-HTP supplement. It may take several weeks for you to notice the full effects it has on your appetite and eating habits, according to The Oz Blog. Don't take the supplement for more than 12 weeks at a time unless directed to do so by your doctor. Make the most of 5-HTP's appetite-suppressing effects by taking a dose two or three times a day about 30 minutes before a meal. This gives your brain time to process and convert the chemical before you eat. 5-HTP for Weight Loss
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