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Re: 5-htp       11/25/08 08:15 AM Edit Reply Quote Syl Reged: 03/13/05 Posts: 5499 Loc: SK, CANADA 5-htp is a precusor to serotonin and 5-htp supplements may increase serotonin but 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 are effective for the management of IBS. You might check to see if there are any other ingredients in the supplement other than 5-htp. -------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

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