Modern psychiatry often treats mental health conditions with prescription medication. However, medication alone does not address the nutritional deficiencies that often play a part in mental and mood disorders. A randomized controlled trial in 2017 found nutritional counseling over the course of 12 weeks to help fight depression. For many, incorporating a healthy diet may…
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is an amino acid in the protein building block L-tryptophan. Found in foods like turkey and pumpkin, L-tryptophan is the main component in serotonin, which regulates sleep, body temperature, sexual behavior, and pain. Clinical studies show that 5-HTP supplements may lead to increased serotonin production. While our bodies produce 5-HTP, it can also…
Anxiety is a common issue facing many Americans. In the United States, anxiety disorders may affect more than 18% of adults every year. Any number of factors can lead to feelings of anxiety, including genetics and biology, environment, and lifestyle. Many natural treatments may reduce symptoms based on those factors. Let’s take a look! What…