Figure 11.

Summary of some effects of 5-HTP on humans. 5-HTP is a treatment of choice in the prophylaxis of migraine and headache and promotes decreased food intake and weight loss in obese patients. 5-HTP is used for treating depressive symptoms in Parkinson’s disease and may be used as a diagnostic test for Alzheimer’s disease. 5-HTP is useful to control some forms of myoclonus and significantly increases plasma human prolactin. Excessive 5-HTP generates serotonin syndrome. 5-HTP has the potential for use in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and oxidative stress. As a precursor of 5-HT, 5-HTP treatment is used to reduce depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. 5-HTP is associated with an increase in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and reduces sleep disorder. Created with BioRender.com.