5-HTP

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Vicki - here is info from Dr D on 5-HTP... you might also want to consider

adding Dr D's Catechol

5-HTP AND ABO BLOOD GROUPS (Dr D'Adamo)

QUESTION: Is the mood enhancer 5-HTP safe for all blood types?

Thanks for all your great work ! The O diet has already done wonders for

me in just two months and I'm feeling better every day.

ANSWER: 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that is the

intermediate step between tryptophan and the important brain chemical

serotonin. There is a considerable amount of evidence that suggests that

low serotonin levels are a common consequence of modern living. The

lifestyle and dietary practices of many people living in this

stress-filled era results in lowered levels of serotonin within the

brain.

Personally, I tend to not recommend 5HTP for my type A or type B

patients since there are studies suggesting that 5HTP increases cortisol

levels. (1) Cortisol is an adrenal-derived stress hormone known to be

produced in greater amounts under stress by individuals who are type A

or type B. In one study, blood group B had the highest elevation in

cortisol after provocation, followed by group A. However, group A might

be more at risk from elevated cortisol levels since their levels

rise almost as high as group B, but do not drop back down as low. (2,3)

For type A's and B's I recommend using Boerhaavia preparations

such as those found in Cortiguard A The alkaloid fraction of the root of

Boerhaavia diffusa has a dramatic effect in buffering against elevation

of plasma cortisol levels under stressful conditions (and the subsequent

immune drop). This plant also appears to act to reverse the depletion of

adrenal cortisol associated with adrenal exhaustion.

blessings,

kathy s

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> Is 5htp considered a anti-depressant? I am taking

> amitriptilane (SP) now to help me sleep and help curb

> the miagranes and it helps with my miagranes but not

> the sleeping problem. My ND had me taking tryptolan

> but it kept me awake. Isnt it the same a 5 htp?Thanks, Vicki

>