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 Ltryptophan 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 5HTP 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