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Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie 2015; 36(02): 85-91
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-100505
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Griffonia simplicifolia

Die wichtigste Quelle für 5-Hydroxytryptophan
M D Josep Lluís Berdonces
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11 May 2015 (online)

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Zusammenfassung

5-Hydroxytryptophan ist eine natürlich ­vorkommende Aminosäure, die in nennenswerter Konzentration in den Samen von Griffonia simplicifolia vorhanden ist und bei der Behandlung der zahlreichen Auswirkungen des Serotoninmangelsyndroms eingesetzt wird. Bereits in den 70er-Jahren wurden Studien zur Wirkung von 5-HTP durchgeführt, entsprechende Arzneimittel mussten aber in Deutschland 1992 vom Markt genommen werden. Präparate aus Griffonia sind seit Mitte der 90er-Jahre als Nahrungsergänzungsmittel verfügbar. Als Anwendungsgebiete gelten u.a. Depressionen, Angststörungen und Adipositas. Die Studienlage ist qualitativ nicht ausreichend.

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Griffonia simplicifolia: The most important source for 5-Hydroxytryptophan

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a naturally-occurring amino acid that is found in ­significant concentrations in the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia. It is used in the treatment of numerous effects of serotonin deficiency syndrome. As early as the 1970s, studies on the effect of 5-HTP had already been undertaken. However, in 1992 ­respective 5-HTP remedies had to be taken away from the German market. Since the mid 1990s, Griffonia preparations are available as dietary supplements. The areas of application include: depression, anxiety disorders and adiposity. Nonetheless, most studies on these remedies are not of sufficient quality.

Schlüsselwörter

5-Hydroxytryptophan - Serotonin - Griffonia simplicifolia - Depression - Angst

Keywords

5-Hydroxytryptophan − serotonin − Griffonia simplicifolia − depression − anxiety
 

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