5-HTP: The Natural Way to Overcome Depression, Obesity and Insomnia

I've been interested in managing my own depression for a long time, and interested in such concepts as the "blood-brain barrier", and why certain amino acids must be eaten on an empty stomach to be effective. This book provides the detailed scientific knowledge, as well as the general usage guidelines. You can skip the science parts if you want, but it goes into significant detail to describe the different depression tests, and how 5-htp has performed on these tests compared to other antidepressants, to provide excellent evidence and reassurance of the realistic side-effect profile of 5-htp, as currently understood by the scientific and medical community. This book is a reference as well as an excellent practical guide, and introduces very complex material in a very soft and gentle way in its advice. It is very holistic in treating the subjects as an intersection of lifestyle and biology, and recommends lifestyle changes as appropriate as well, and is not about "pushing 5-htp" at all. A complete and thorough book. Thankyou Michael!


This book saved my life   July 20, 1999
17 out of 19 found this review helpful

This is truely the greatest book I have read in a very long time. I feel it saved my life because it teaches you how to use 5-HTP instead of taking alot of drugs that have adverse side effects. I was taking Phen-fen when it was on the market. I was very fortunate in that I lost 90 lbs. and I did not develope the heart & lung disease. This is the closest I have come to the same way I was affected by Phen-fen but without the harsh & life-threatning side effects. I thank the Lord for this book. I now have a better understanding of my own body. I have read similar books but this was by far better in offering suggestions on how much 5-HTP to take for different problems.


I Tell Patients To Read This Book   December 29, 1998
14 out of 15 found this review helpful

As a Doctor of Chiropractic I am always trying find natural alternatives to prescription drugs for my patients. It seems that most of the new patients that I see are taking an anti-deppressant. 5-HTP has helped many of them to come off of these drugs. Dr. Murray has done a very thorough job of educating the public about the benefit of 5-HTP.


Quality sleep, less Anxiety   September 19, 1998
21 out of 21 found this review helpful

I had such a hard time falling asleep, accompanied by debilitating anxiety, until I read this book and started taking 5-HTP. My problem was so serious that I found I was sleeping with my eyes open (Ouch!) The very first night I took it, I slept like a baby. I was unable to take prescription sleep aids and anxiety drugs because of depression and other medical problems. I felt immediate relief with 5-HTP.

The scientific studies referenced in this book made be feel very comfortable in taking 5-HTP. They were written in an easily understandable format. The author basically drew a map of the path 5-HTP takes throughout the body. Well done Dr. Murray!


A MUST-READ FOR SLEEPLESSNESS/FATIGUE!!   August 22, 1998
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

This book is well-written in that it does a great job explaining the scientific processes in terms understandable for people outside of the medical field. Enlightening for people wanting help/info relating to fatigue, sleeplessness, weight loss and depression .