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The amino acid 5-HTP is a natural, safe and effective treatment of anxiety

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dr. LakeOctober 8, 2018

The brain needs L-tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) to manufacture serotonin L-tryptophan and 5-HTP are widely used alternative treatments of generalized anxiety. Both amino acids are essential for manufacture of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a … Continue reading →

Select amino acids and Omega3s are beneficial and safe treatments of bipolar disorder

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Dr. LakeJune 16, 2018

Integrative Management of Bipolar Disorder: Amino Acids and Omega-3s This is the second post in a series on integrative management of bipolar disorder. Previous post reviewed conventional psychiatric management of bipolar disorder. The focus of this post is on amino acids … Continue reading →