Secrets of 5-Htp: Nature's Newest Super Supplement

by Winifred Conkling

Book Overview

5-HTP: The new, natural way to enhance mental and physical health. If you're picking up this book, you've probably tried prescription drugs, only to find that the expense, unpleasant side effects, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312968590
• ISBN13: 9780312968595
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Secrets of 5-HTP - Winifred Conkling

This book was very clearly written and gives an easy to understand discription of the uses of 5HTP and how it effects you body, mood and behavior. the author discribes in layman terms the role of serotonin in your body, how it is absorbed into the brain, and how to naturally raises the serotonin level to effect weight lose, depression, insominia, anxiety and more. In the writing the author breaks the chapters into subject areas, depression, eating disorders,and other health problems providing questions and discriptions to help identify if your problem should be treated and if 5 HTP can possibly help. The chapters include important addresses where additional information and help can be obtained.The book includes appropriate warnings, description of side effects, as well as explanations on how to use 5 HTP. The last chapter includes specific health tips on diet, exercise and life style all presented in a clear educational, non-preaching manner.This book is a good quick read packed with useful information if you are considering non-perscription alternatives (5HTP) for addressing weight loss, depression, insomnia, anxiety and more...... at $5.99 suggested retail price, go for it.