Why is 5 HTP Great for Weight Loss?

By Rudy Silva, Natural Nutritionist

Why is 5 HTP Great for Weight Loss?

5 HTP Appetite Suppressants or supplements have recently

become popular for weight loss. However it has been known

for over 15 years that 5 HTP was ideal for those people who

wanted to lose weight. This nutrient is a natural product that

occurs when L-tryptophan breaks down in your body into 5

HTP. And, where does L-tryptophan come from? It comes

from eating meat and turkey meat is known to be high in

tryptophan.

Serotonin occurs in cascade of chemicals that start when L-

tryptophan changes to 5 HTP and then into serotonin and then

into melatonin. It is for this reason the 5 HTP is also go for you,

when you have insomnia.

In many clinical studies 5 HTP

has been found to be good for

weight loss, depression,

headaches, and insomnia. If you

have other ill conditions, just

curing any of these 4 condition

most likely will help alleviate

your other ill conditions or even

cure them.

Many articles and companies that sell 5 HTP propose that just

by taking 5-HTP you will lose weight. Many studies show that

this is possible, however if you really are motivated to lose

weight, you need to do more than just take 5-HTP pills. Simply

taking pills to change who you are is just not going to happen.

You will have to help out in the weight loss process.

When you take 5 htp supplements, your body will converts

this chemical into serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter that

controls when you will feel satisfied when eating. If you don’t

have enough serotonin in your brain, you will eat more than

you really need for your body needs.

Serotonin is a chemical that helps you feel good. When you

lack this chemical you will feel bad. This is why when you are

depressed; serotonin can help you get passed your depression.

When you have insomnia, some of the serotonin, in your brain,

is converted over to melatonin, which will give you better

sleep.

Here is a list of different conditions you may have when you

lack serotonin.

Depression, anxiety, abusive, impatient, irritable, cave sweets,

insomnia, poor concentration, aggressive, epilepsy, headaches,

obesity, suicidal thoughts, muscle twitching, chronic pain

This is just a sample of what body conditions or feelings you

would have, if you are low on serotonin.

Serotonin is a brain neurotransmitter that you need to be

happy, alert, and rested. Using 5 HTP, you can boost your

serotonin levels. If you want to lose weight, you can with 5-

HTP but it will be a slow process, if you just use HTP. To make

your weight loss program more effective, you want to make

lifestyle changes. You can’t expect a pill to do everything for

you.

Here is what you need to do

to create a weight loss

program with 5 HTP pills.

These pills will help you by

making your eat less. You

can help yourself by also

eating fewer calories and

especially those that come

carbohydrates. So eat fewer

carbohydrates.

Next eat more fruits and vegetables. They give you more fiber,

which can help you eliminate cholesterol and estrogen that you

don’t need. They give you the nutrients to make your body

more alkaline and less acidic. When you have an acid body you

will be fatter.

Add more exercise of any kind. The idea is to burn more

calories than you eat. The combination of 5 HTP and these

lifestyle changes will help you lose weight. You will be

surprised as to how effective a program like this is for weight

loss.

Keep in mind that 5 HTP has some side effects, so you need to

be informed about these effects so that you know how to

counter them.

Why is 5 HTP Great for Weight Loss?

By Rudy Silva, Natural Nutritionist