It's an open secret among functional medicine doctors, but only slowly filtering out to the general public: Supplementing with the naturally occurring amino acid 5-Hydroxytryptophan — 5-HTP for short ...

Tryptophan is a naturally occurring amino acid found in a wide range of plant- and animal-based products such as milk, cheese, canned tuna, turkey, chicken, fish, red meat, eggs, tofu, oatmeal, nuts, ...

Contrary to popular belief, the earliest signs of vitamin D deficiency often manifest in the brain, not the bones. Mood ...

Foods rich in tryptophan may boost the production of serotonin in the brain. These foods include eggs, some cheeses, and turkey. Serotonin is a natural neurotransmitter (brain messenger) and hormone ...

On Oct. 10, the Schroeder Lab, led by Prof. Frank Schroeder, chemistry and chemical biology, published a study detailing a new class of serotonin-containing compounds and another serotonin pathway in ...

A new review study found that there is no clear evidence that serotonin levels or serotonin activity are responsible for depression. The corresponding study was published in Molecular Psychiatry. "The ...

If you scroll on social media and come across a video captioned "watch this for a serotonin boost," you might be left wondering what serotonin is and what role it plays in your body. "Serotonin is a ...

IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a common gastrointestinal disorder more common in women with symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea. The cause of the disease is not clear, but the ...

Long-term, low doses of THC mitigate many harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to new research from Texas Biomedical Research Institute.

There’s a reason why you find it hard to lose weight. It has nothing to do with what you’re eating, your lifestyle, or your diet. It has everything to do with your brain. The brain is the master ...