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I have bi polar and adhd i ve been using l-theanine and 5 htp as an treatment for the past two years with excellant results .can yu tell me why these?
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Thiamine & 5 HTP: Theanine is an Amino Acid which is found in things such as green tea. It promotes the production of Alpha brainwaves, which induce a state of relaxed alertness (similar to meditation) 5-htp is a naturally occuring Amino Acid which is a product of tryptophan, and converts itself directly to serotonin. As a result it raises serotonin levels in the brain. Increased serotonin is often useful for the t.
Answered 6/24/2014
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