5-Hydroxytryptophan is a natural amino acid often used as a supplement to boost serotonin levels, a monoamine neurotransmitter in charge of regulating mood, cognition, learning, memory, and more. In other (non-nerd) words, 5-HTP puts you in a good mood!
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5-HTP helps raise serotonin levels, and since serotonin helps regulate mood and behavior, it has a positive effect on sleep, mood, appetite, and more.
5-HTP has a half-life of approximately four hours, making it shorter than prescription anti-depressants. That said, its full effects could take a few weeks to kick in.