5-HTP
5-Hydroxytryptophan, a precursor to serotonin, used for supplementation after psychedelic journeys.
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Videos Mentioning 5-HTP
The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice
Andrew Huberman
A supplement that is a precursor to serotonin, mentioned for its potential to increase gratitude and its impact on sleep architecture.
Using Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System
Andrew Huberman
A supplement that is a precursor to serotonin, which might be useful during early stages of infection to enhance a specific quality of sleep that aids immune response, though generally not recommended for regular sleep due to potential disruption.
Optimize & Control Your Brain Chemistry to Improve Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #80
Andrew Huberman
A precursor to serotonin, often taken in anticipation of sleep, but for Huberman, caused deep sleep followed by waking and inability to fall back asleep. Can increase circulating serotonin.
The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Andrew Huberman
A supplement in the serotonin pathway that has shown effects in improving or reducing OCD symptoms, similar to SSRIs.
How to Increase Motivation & Drive
Andrew Huberman
A precursor to serotonin, mentioned in correction about previous episodes.
How Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods
Andrew Huberman
A supplement that can increase serotonin levels, but chronic use may disrupt endogenous serotonin production and can cause intense sleep disturbances.
How to Defeat Jet Lag, Shift Work & Sleeplessness
Andrew Huberman
A supplement that can induce deep sleep but for some, like the speaker, causes waking up later unable to fall back asleep; affects the serotonin system.
Using Science to Optimize Sleep, Learning & Metabolism
Andrew Huberman
A compound that is one biochemical step away from serotonin, designed to increase serotonin levels. The speaker reported dreadful sleep after taking it.
Ben Greenfield on The Portal (w/ host Eric Weinstein), Ep. #022 - Wheat From Chaff in Human Fitness
Eric Weinstein
5-Hydroxytryptophan, a precursor to serotonin, used for supplementation after psychedelic journeys.
Dr. Matt Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Andrew Huberman
A supplement that taps into the serotonergic system, which can initially promote deep sleep but may disrupt later phases of sleep, leading to waking up very alert.
Dom D'Agostino Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A serotonin precursor that may help reduce hunger cravings at night and aid sleep, especially when fasting.