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St. John’s WortSt. John’s Wort and 5-HTP are two supplements used primarily for their effects in elevating serotonin levels, relieving mild depression and promoting emotional well-being. Because low serotonin levels have also been theorized to contribute to hunger and overeating, some supplements include St. John’s or 5-HTP as a way to “balance” serotonin levels and control appetite. Prozac has sometimes been prescribed as a weight loss dru, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), it keeps serotonin levels elevated by blocking serotonin from being taken back up into brain cells. St. John’s wort may work in a similar way as Prozac (reducing reuptake), while 5-HTP appears to increase the synthesis of serotonin. |
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