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  1. jimbosmith316

    Tryptophan an Essential Amino

    Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that plays a vital role in the body's protein synthesis. It's also a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that contributes to mood regulation and sleep. In the context of bodybuilding and fitness, tryptophan has some potential benefits: 1. **Mood...
  2. jasonhill800

    5-HTP: A “Cure” For Sleep, Depression, and Weight?

    5-HTP L-5 hydroxytryptophan, commonly known as 5-HTP, is a compound produced in the body from the essential amino acid tryptophan. After tryptophan is converted into 5-HTP, it can change into serotonin, aka the happy chemical. Serotonin plays an essential role in depression, anxiety, sleep...
  3. drtbear1967

    It not the Turkey that make you Tired.

    Most people attribute eating turkey, which isnt extremely high in the amino acid tryptophan, to being tired. This isn't entirely true. Tryptophan is the body's source of serotonin, the "feel good" neurotransmitter. Most anti-depressants, as well as street drugs like Molly affect serotonin...
  4. drtbear1967

    EAA's over BCAA's

    theguerillachemist One more reason to go with EAA(or while food complete protein) over BCAA. Exercise performance can be reduced from elevated serotonin levels. This study, in rats both exercising and sedentary, aimed to see why BCAA, which lower brain serotonin levels do not cause increases in...
  5. drtbear1967

    Turkey Drunk? But why?

    Most people attribute eating turkey, which is high in the amino acid tryptophan, to being tired. This isn't entirely true. Tryptophan is the body's source of serotonin, the "feel good" neurotransmitter. Most anti-depressants, as well as street drugs like Molly affect serotonin levels. The...
  6. drtbear1967

    Don't blame the Turkey

    Most people attribute eating turkey, which is high in the amino acid tryptophan, to being tired. This isn't entirely true. Tryptophan is the body's source of serotonin, the "feel good" neurotransmitter. Most anti-depressants, as well as street drugs like Molly affect serotonin levels. The...
  7. Iron Game

    Do Antidepressants Lower Testosterone Levels?

    Do Antidepressants Lower Testosterone Levels? Q: Is it true that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Paxil decrease Testosterone? A: I do not know of any evidence that Paxil or for that matter antidepressants decrease serum testosterone levels. Epidemiological studies...
  8. Area 1255

    Estrogen Effects on Serotonin and Dopamine (Estrogen in the Brain)

    Estrogen Effects on Serotonergic and Dopaminergic Neurotransmission (Estrogen in the Brain) I'm just throwing this together now, figured it would be helpful. This is a summary of how estrogen, including that derived from or converted from testosterone, by means of aromatase, affects central...
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