5-HTP

Book excerpt: 5-HTP provides the most in-depth and clinically sound information yet available on this remarkable new amino acid supplement, which offers a safe, natural, less expensive alternative to prescription medications. As Dr. Murray has explained in featured appearances on ABC's "Prime Time Live" and "CBS Sunday Morning, " 5-HTP works by naturally boosting serotonin levels in the body. This is a powerful key to overcoming depression, obesity, insomnia, migraine headaches, PMS, fibromyalgia -- and other serotonin-related disorders.Dr. Murray includes numerous case histories from his own practice that show how to combine 5-HTP with other natural approaches. He also cites extensive American and European research, including double-blind studies showing that 5-HTP is highly safe and effective.