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Clinical Considerations: Neurotransmitters & Nutrients

Hydroxytryptophan Complex is a nutritional formula specifically designed to help restore healthy, normal neurotransmitter balance within the central nervous system (CNS). Each ingredient has been carefully selected for its beneficial effects on neurotransmitter balance, moods and mood regulation. Ingredients such as 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe) have unique properties in the treatment of mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Also included is L-phenylalanine, the amino acid precursor to catecholamines such as epinephrine (adrenalin), norepinephrine (noradrenalin) and dopamine and therefore may help patients cope with stress more effectively. The D (i.e. dextrorotatory) isomer of phenylalanine may have mild analgesic effects. Methylation cofactors such as vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folic acid can help to promote healthy homocysteine levels and thus support healthy neurological function. Homocysteine levels have been implicated in the cause of many neurological and neurodegenerative disorders, including age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Potassium phosphate and magnesium phosphate help act as nerve stabilisers in times of stress, depression and anxiety. Try it you will like it.