HTP, the Cure for Fibromyalgia?
HTP is a very beneficial drug for a lot of diseases that have to do with depression, anxiety and insomnia. Now fibromyalgia patients are joining the ranks of those experiencing symptom relief by taking this powerful natural dietary supplement. It is found in most fibromyalgia drugs. We are adding testimonials every day, from people who are adding L-5-hydroxytryptophan, also called 5HTP, to their diet, that they are experiencing less pain and no loss of energy, symptoms that are typical of the disease fibromyalgia.
Those with fibromyalgia typically exhibit a number of common symptoms. Some very prominent symptoms, like pressure-sensitive tenderness in different parts of the body, aches, stiffness and pain over large areas, when present over three months, lead to confirmation of fibromyalgia. People suffering from fibromyalgia have digestive disorders, lack of regular sleep and they almost always complain about lack of energy. Frequent headaches, facial discomfort, and neck and shoulder stiffness are also commonly observed. There are direct symptoms like chest pain, feeling of intoxication or disorientation, flaky skin, tingling and numbness in hands and feet, and joint swelling, but there are other irritations which manifest due to heightened sensitivity like strong odors, loud noises and intense or low lights. You need to identify these elements to take better fibromyalgia care. People with fibromyalgia also tend to be prone to depression and anxiety.
A number of research articles have appeared in the Journal of International Medical Research on the relationship between an improvement in fibromyalgia and 5HTP regimens. One study indicated that 5HTP had a significant positive impact on many fibromyalgia symptoms. Another research confirmed the findings, and went on to elaborate that more than 50% of the patients, suffering from fibromyalgia, reported a confirmed reduction in symptoms.
5HTP has proven to positively impact a variety of symptoms of fibromyalgia, but it is most effective in reducing pain, sleeplessness and depression. There are many other benefits, the most interesting of them is minimizing carbohydrate cravings, which directly acts as an aid to weight loss. People with high body mass index, obese in common terms, tend to be fibromyalgia patients, as these symptoms complement each other.
The source of 5HTP is the seeds of a special plant called Griffonia. It falls under the category of amino acids which, as you already know, can be modified into serotonin by our body. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter responsible for controlling mood and hunger. Furthermore, it is also changed into melatonin, which is responsible for taking care of sleep, in the pineal gland of the brain. One could opt for another known amino acid called tryptophan, which is quite similar to 5HTP in properties, with two major differences, namely it cannot processed by the body so easily and does not have results, that are as efficient.
The correlation between insufficient serotonin and fibromyalgia is apparently powerful. It would certainly be accurate to state that fibromyalgia could be a direct result of low serotonin in the body, because the body is not producing enough, pending final confirmation. There are also multiple studies, which seem to conclusively prove, that a high amount of serotonin in the brain has shown direct relief in the symptoms of fibromyalgia. A healthy dosage of this extract is commonly perceived to be 300mg, which should be taken in three equal parts, spread over the day, for example after each major meal, with plenty of water. This proves to be good fibromyalgia treatment. Before you start taking the supplement 5HTP, it would be smart to seek medical advice and recommendation. If you are, by any chance, taking prescription drugs for depression or Parkinson’s disease, it is strongly advised that you do not take 5HTP and consult a doctor.