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Title: 5-HTP : The Natural Way to Overcome Depression, Obesity, and Insomnia by MICHAEL MURRAY ISBN: 0-553-37946-1 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 June, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.14 (21 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Quality sleep, less Anxiety
Comment: I had such a hard time falling asleep, accompanied by debilitating anxiety, until I read this book and started taking 5-HTP. My problem was so serious that I found I was sleeping with my eyes open (Ouch!) The very first night I took it, I slept like a baby. I was unable to take prescription sleep aids and anxiety drugs because of depression and other medical problems. I felt immediate relief with 5-HTP.
The scientific studies referenced in this book made be feel very comfortable in taking 5-HTP. They were written in an easily understandable format. The author basically drew a map of the path 5-HTP takes throughout the body. Well done Dr. Murray!
Rating: 4
Summary: 5-HTP is an intriguing alternative
Comment: As are most people who read this type of book, I am looking for answers about brain chemistry and mood enhancement. I suffer from depression, but have never tried a prescription drug since a brief bout with tricyclics about 15 years ago. This is a great alternative. Nicely written review of the neurological action, and what the substance does. I take 5HTP, and it works somewhat for me. I have had to take it during the daytime, as it causes extremely vivid dreams if I take it at night. I have had no other side effects yet...though I haven't been taking it long. I am always interested when a Doctor puts out a book promoting an alternative method of achieving well-being.
Rating: 2
Summary: Incomplete and full of inconsistencies
Comment: While this book presents some interesting and possibly even helpful information, Murray destroys his credibility by his glaring contradictions. For example, on page 33 he says, "5-HTP...cannot be metabolized by the liver into kynurenine." Then on page 238 he says, "...if vitamin B6 levels are low, then more 5-HTP will get converted in the liver into another substance, kynurenine."
Another troubling oversight is that Murray's mention of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome is very brief, and is in reference only to the L-tryptophan scare of 1989. He never mentions that 5-HTP has also been linked with EMS. He also states that the manufacturing process of 5-HTP prevents any possible contamination, which simply isn't true.
I read this book hoping to find reassuring information about the safety of 5-HTP, but in light of Murray's poor research, inconsistencies and inaccuracies, it's hard to trust any of the information presented.
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Title: Secrets of 5-HTP : Nature's Newest Super Supplement by Winifred Conkling ISBN: 0312968590 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 15 November, 1998 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: 5-HTP: Nature's Serotonin Solution by Ray, M.D. Sahelian ISBN: 0895298716 Publisher: Avery Penguin Putnam Pub. Date: 15 January, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Secrets of Serotonin: The Natural Hormone That Curbs Food and Alcohol Cravings, Elevates Your Mood, Reduces Pain, and Boosts Energy by Carol Hart ISBN: 0312960875 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 15 September, 1996 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Doctor Murray's Total Body Tune-Up : Slow Down the Aging Process, Keep Your System Running Smoothly, Help Your BodyHeal Itself--for Life! by Michael Murray ISBN: 0553379526 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 28 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Serotonin by Syd Baumel ISBN: 087983823X Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 11 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $3.95 |
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