Tag: "Tryptofan"

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  Tryptophan. Why Aging People Become Depressed, Fatigued, and Overweight part 2

  Posted in: Depression and stress, Slimming, Tryptophan

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  Fortunately, the new understanding of how tryptophan is degraded in aging humans provides a basis for engineering a natural solution around this epidemic problem. First of all, we know from studies in patients with high levels of systemic inflammation that if sufficient niacinamide is given, the degradation of tryptophan in the body is significantly reduced.

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  Tryptophan. Why Aging People Become Depressed, Fatigued, and Overweight part 1

  Posted in: Depression and stress, Slimming, Tryptophan

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  Serotonin is a compound in the brain that promotes feelings of personal security, relaxation, and confidence. A serotonin deficiency can result in sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, and a propensity to overeat, particularly carbohydrates like simple sugars. Startling research reveals that serotonin levels decline as we age!

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