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Re: 5-htp
08/20/08 06:22 AM

Syl

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Hi Shawneric,

While 5-htp is a precusor to serotonin and 5-htp supplements may increase serotonin so can the consumption of carbohydrates and other things. Only specific serotonin receptors are believed to be involved in IBS. Specifically 5-HT3 receptors in IBS-D and 5-HT4 receptors IBS-C. Drugs such as Alosetron and Tegaserod work by acting directly on these receptors. However, both of these drugs have run into difficulty with serious side effects.

I have not seen anything in the IBS research literature that suggests taking 5-htp supplements can effect IBS symptoms have you?

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08/19/08 03:39 PM

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