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Is it true that prozac (fluoxetine) is made from bananas?
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Not that I know: As far as i know, Prozac (fluoxetine) is synthesized in pharmaceutical company labs from organic ingredients -- but none of them are bananas. Bananas do contain tryptophan, an Amino Acid precursor of serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter Prozac (fluoxetine) is known to affect in the brain and body. Antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects may be more extensive than this, though.
Answered 12/1/2017
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