Understanding Nutrition: What is 5hpt and How Does It Work?
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Research indicates that serotonin, a critical neurotransmitter, is produced in the body from a precursor molecule called 5-hydroxytryptophan. This often leads people to ask: **What is 5hpt** and what role does it play in the body and a balanced diet? It is a chemical byproduct of the amino acid L-tryptophan and is commercially available as a dietary supplement derived from the seeds of the African plant *Griffonia simplicifolia*.
