5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a supplement that may be helpful to those suffering from fibromyalgia. 5-HTP is a compound found mostly in the brain. It is made from tryptophan, a natural amino acid found in foods.
Tryptophan is what is called an essential amino acid, which means that it can’t be made by your body. It must be obtained from food, particularly proteins. In the liver and brain, 5-HTP is converted to an important neurotransmitter called serotonin. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons (nerve cells) in the brain.
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