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Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter - a brain chemical responsible for transmitting messages from one nerve cell to another. Serotonin acts as your brain’s own mood-elevating and tranquilizing drug. Millions of people suffer from depression and anxiety because of low levels of serotonin. In order to manufacture serotonin, your brain must have an ample supply of a single protein molecule – the amino acid tryptophan.

Many of the commonly prescribed anti-depressant drugs such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil work primarily by increasing the effects of serotonin rather than the level of serotonin. L-5HTP is a natural derivative of tryptophan that is available as a supplement.  It is a safe, natural and inexpensive solution to many symptoms of serotonin deficiency syndrome including depression, insomnia, anxiety, eating disorders and migraine headaches. L-5HTP readily crosses the blood-brain barrier and is directly converted into serotonin. (Note: L-5HTP should never be used in conjunction with prescription antidepressants without the consent of your doctor.)

For a full-spectrum homeopathic antidepressant that can be combined with prescription medications, choose Deprex from Vaxa.

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