5 - Hydroxytryptophan or 5 - HTP is an amino acid that increases production of
serotonin in the brain alleviating anxiety, depression, insomnia, pain, carbohydrate cravings and more.
Not exact matches
SSRIs can
alleviate symptoms of moderate to severe depression and anxiety by increasing the level of
serotonin in the
brain.
Aptly called «selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors» (SSRIs), these drugs increase levels of
serotonin in the
brain,
alleviating feelings of anxiety and depression caused by low levels of the neurotransmitter.
For instance, methylation plays a key role
in the
brain's activities and the production of neurotransmitters such as
serotonin and dopamine which are involved
in mood regulation and can help
alleviate depression and anxiety.
This group of antidepressants increases the amount of
serotonin and norepinephrine
in the
brain,
alleviating anxiety, decreasing aggressive behavior
in certain dogs, and treating obsessive compulsive disorders.
This hypothesis suggests that a lack of monoamines — notably noradrenaline and
serotonin — causes depression, and that increasing these monoamines
in the
brain can
alleviate depression.