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Effects of oral 5-hydroxy-tryptophan on energy intake and macronutrient selection in non-insulin dependent diabetic patients. – Cost Effective Supplements

Effects of oral 5-hydroxy-tryptophan on energy intake and macronutrient selection in non-insulin dependent diabetic patients.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9705024


Conclusion of this study

These data confirm the role of the serotonergic system in reducing energy intake, by predominantly inhibiting carbohydrate intake, and suggest that 5-HTP may be safely utilized to improve the compliance to dietary prescriptions in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.


Supplements analyzed in this study

5-HTP

Health conditions analyzed in this study

No health conditions information for this study.

Functions related to this study

Weight loss


Moderately Positive
5-HTP


Body systems related to this study


Digestive System
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