Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed

Uses

Seeds from the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia are used to create 5-hydroxytryptophan, marketed as a supplement to boost mood, reduce anxiety and hot flashes, combat obesity and improve sleep.

A noted benefit of Griffonia Seed is that it decreases levels of anxiety on a dose-dependent basis. It is observed to promote feelings of well-being, relaxation, confidence, and tranquility. Griffonia reviews say that it helps them to release tension after a day of work and improves symptoms of depression. It is an ideal natural mood enhancer and may even be able to provide pain relief such as muscle strains and headaches. Some reports suggest that Griffonia Seed Extract may be able to control impulsiveness and help in the treatment of ADHD. These benefits are all linked to higher levels of the Serotonin neurotransmitter which is associated with feelings of pleasure.
Another important reason for taking Griffonia supplements is that 5-HTP is highly effective as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. 5-HTP can make you feel satiated so you do not feel the urge to eat excessive amounts of food.

Many of the side effects are mild, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. These include gas, nausea, heartburn and a feeling of fullness. You also may have nightmares, stomach cramps or decreased sex drive if you take doses that are greater than 70 mg, according to Dr. Ray Sahelian, a Los Angeles physician and medical writer.
Avoid using during Pregnancy.

Medications for depression (Antidepressant drugs) interacts with 5-HTP
5-HTP increases a brain chemical called serotonin. Some medications for depression also increase serotonin. Taking 5-HTP along with these medications for depression might increase serotonin too much and cause serious side effects including heart problems, shivering, and anxiety. Do not take 5-HTP if you are taking medications for depression.Some of these medications for depression include fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), amitriptyline (Elavil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Tofranil), and others.
Medications for depression (MAOIs) interacts with 5-HTP
5-HTP increases a chemical in the brain. This chemical is called serotonin. Some medications used for depression also increase serotonin. Taking 5-HTP with these medications used for depression might cause there to be too much serotonin. This could cause serious side effects including heart problems, shivering, and anxiety.Some of these medications used for depression include phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), and others.

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