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5-HTP

5-HTP 5-HTP, or 5-hydroxytryptophan, is a biological substance made from tryptophan and is the immediate precursor the body uses to produce serotonin.

5-HTP, or 5-hydroxytryptophan, is a biological substance made from tryptophan and is the immediate precursor the body uses to produce serotonin. It has also been used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “5-Hydroxytryptophan” (D006916).
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