[Latin Name] Griffonia simplicifolia

[Plant Source] Griffonia Seed

[Specifications] 98%; 99% HPLC

[Appearance] White fine powder

Plant Part Used: Seed

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is 5-HTP]

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a chemical by-product of the protein building block L-tryptophan. It is also produced commercially from the seeds of an African plant known as Griffonia simplicifolia 5-HTP is used for sleep disorders such as insomnia, depression, anxiety, migraine and tension-type headaches, fibromyalgia, obesity, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), seizure disorder, and Parkinson’s disease.

 [How does it work?]

5-HTP works in the brain and central nervous system by increasing the production of the chemical serotonin. Serotonin can affect sleep, appetite, temperature, sexual behavior, and pain sensation. Since 5-HTP increases the synthesis of serotonin, it is used for several diseases where serotonin is believed to play an important role including depression, insomnia, obesity, and many other conditions.

[Function]

Depression. Some clinical research shows that taking 5-HTP by mouth improve symptoms of depression in some people. Some clinical research shows that taking 5-HTP by mouth might be as beneficial as certain prescription antidepressant drugs for improving depression symptoms. In most studies, 150-800 mg daily of 5-HTP was taken. In some cases, higher doses have been used.

Down syndrome. Some research shows that giving 5-HTP to infants with Down syndrome might improve muscle and activity. Other research shows that it does not improve muscle or development when taken from infancy until 3-4 years of age. Research also shows that taking 5-HTP along with conventional prescription drugs does improve development, social skills, or language skills.

Anxiety 5-HTP was found to be protective against carbon dioxide-induced panic attacks. One study compared 5-HTP and the prescription medication clomipramine for anxiety. Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. 5-HTP was found to be somewhat effective in reducing anxiety symptoms, but not as effective as clomipramine.

Sleep 5-HTP supplements fared a little better for insomnia.5-HTP decreased the time required to get to sleep and decreased the number of nighttime awakenings. Taking 5-HTP along with GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a relaxing neurotransmitter, reduced the time it took to fall asleep and increased the duration and quality of sleep. One study found that children with night terrors benefited from 5-HTP.

What would happen if you secretly gave cancer patients four of the healthiest foods?

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I love that study! You and I both know why those studies aren’t performed more often. Who’s going to profit? (Other than, of course, the millions of people suffering and dying from cancer).
The pomegranate extract video I opened with can be found here: Pomegranate vs. Placebo for Prostate Cancer (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/pomegranate-vs-placebo-for-prostate-cancer/). And the note I ended on, the landmark Ornish study, is detailed here: Cancer Reversal through Diet (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/cancer-reversal-through-diet/). For those unwilling or unable to make such significant dietary changes, there’s still something you can do. See Prostate Cancer Survival: The A/V Ratio (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/prostate-cancer-survival-the-av-ratio). Changing a Man’s Diet After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/changing-mans-diet-prostate-cancer-diagnosis/) isn’t easy!

For more on the 2 + 2 is greater than 4 concept, see Food Synergy (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/food-synergy).

What about preventing prostate cancer in the first place? You can check our videos like Prostate Cancer and Organic Milk vs. Almond Milk (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/prostate-cancer-and-organic-milk-vs-almond-milk) and Eggs, Choline, and Cancer (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/eggs-choline-and-cancer/) to get a sense of what you might want to avoid, but in terms of what to eat, I’ve got two videos coming up soon: The Role of Soy Foods in Prostate Cancer Prevention (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/The-Role-of-Soy-Foods-in-Prostate-Cancer-Prevention) and Fermented or Unfermented Soy Foods for Prostate Cancer Prevention? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/Fermented-or-Unfermented-Soy-Foods-for-Prostate-Cancer-Prevention). But first, a video series on the heavy metal lead, up next.

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Recipe – Carrot Cranberry Bread
INGREDIENTS:
-1 1/2 cups bran fiber cereal
●1 (14-ounce) can carrot slices, drained
●1/2 cup buttermilk
●1/3 cup lemon juice
●1/4 cup vegetable oil
●1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
●2 large eggs
●3/4 cup granulated sugar
●1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
●1 cup whole wheat flour
●2 teaspoons baking powder
●2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
●1/2 teaspoon baking soda
●1/4 teaspoon salt
●1 cup dried, fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries, chopped