[Latin Name] Griffonia simplicifolia

[Plant Source] Griffonia Seed

[Specifications] 98%; 99% HPLC

[Appearance] White fine powder

Plant Part Used: Seed

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is 5-HTP]

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a chemical by-product of the protein building block L-tryptophan. It is also produced commercially from the seeds of an African plant known as Griffonia simplicifolia 5-HTP is used for sleep disorders such as insomnia, depression, anxiety, migraine and tension-type headaches, fibromyalgia, obesity, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), seizure disorder, and Parkinson’s disease.

 [How does it work?]

5-HTP works in the brain and central nervous system by increasing the production of the chemical serotonin. Serotonin can affect sleep, appetite, temperature, sexual behavior, and pain sensation. Since 5-HTP increases the synthesis of serotonin, it is used for several diseases where serotonin is believed to play an important role including depression, insomnia, obesity, and many other conditions.

[Function]

Depression. Some clinical research shows that taking 5-HTP by mouth improve symptoms of depression in some people. Some clinical research shows that taking 5-HTP by mouth might be as beneficial as certain prescription antidepressant drugs for improving depression symptoms. In most studies, 150-800 mg daily of 5-HTP was taken. In some cases, higher doses have been used.

Down syndrome. Some research shows that giving 5-HTP to infants with Down syndrome might improve muscle and activity. Other research shows that it does not improve muscle or development when taken from infancy until 3-4 years of age. Research also shows that taking 5-HTP along with conventional prescription drugs does improve development, social skills, or language skills.

Anxiety 5-HTP was found to be protective against carbon dioxide-induced panic attacks. One study compared 5-HTP and the prescription medication clomipramine for anxiety. Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. 5-HTP was found to be somewhat effective in reducing anxiety symptoms, but not as effective as clomipramine.

Sleep 5-HTP supplements fared a little better for insomnia.5-HTP decreased the time required to get to sleep and decreased the number of nighttime awakenings. Taking 5-HTP along with GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a relaxing neurotransmitter, reduced the time it took to fall asleep and increased the duration and quality of sleep. One study found that children with night terrors benefited from 5-HTP.

John from https://www.okraw.com/ interviews 15 long-term raw foodists if you should eat seaweed which is known as a superfood due to its abundance of nutritional benefits on a raw food diet.

In this episode, you will hear from a total of 15 raw food educators that teach people about eating raw foods. You will learn the opinions on seaweed aka sea vegetables and if you should eat them on a raw vegan diet. You will learn some benefits of seaweed as well as some of the potential problems with eating these nutrient dense vegetables from the sea.

At the end of this episode, John will share his opinions on sea weeds as well as the many different kinds and varieties of the sea weeds he includes in his diet. You will also discover how much seaweed John eats and why he feels they are important to thrive on a raw food diet.

After watching this episode, you will know if you will want to avoid or include seaweed in your diet and the types you may want to eat to get the beneficial vitamins, minerals including trace minerals and other nutrients in these amazing vegetables from the sea.

In this episode, you will learn from:

01:24 Megan Elizabeth – 6 Years Raw https://www.meganelizabeth.com
02:01 Kristina Carillo-Bukram – 9 years raw https://www.fullyraw.com
02:56 Karen Ranzi – 20 Years Raw https://www.superhealthychildren.com
03:24 Lou Corona – 41 Years Raw https://www.loucorona.com
05:12 Dr. Rick Dina, D.C. – 27 Years Raw https://www.rawfoodeducation.com
06:58 Nomi Shannon – 27 Years Raw https://www.rawgourmet.com
09:10 Ronnie Skurow – 14 Years Raw https://www.ubraw.com
11:30 Chris Kendall – 10 Years Raw https://www.therawadvantage.com
13:22 Don Bennett D.A.S. – 20 Years Raw https://www.health101.org
14:23 Dan McDonald Life Regenerator – 14 Years Raw https://www.youtube.com/liferegenerator
15:30 Dr. Samuel Mielcarski – 15 Years Raw https://www.drsampt.com
16:50 Tim Van Orden – 10 years raw https://www.runningraw.com
17:45 Matt Monarch – 17 Years Raw https://www.therawfoodworld.com
18:16 Viktoras Kulvinskas – 50 Years Raw https://www.viktoras.org
20:45 John Kohler – 21 Years Raw https://www.okraw.com

Referenced Videos:
How to Harvest Sea Vegetables from the Ocean to Eat

Seaweed to Enrich your garden

Growing Vegetables in Your Garden with Trace Minerals Playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnBuE20QUirXyTw5MCeSKddtfTlw-n-eb

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Movie of Wildtype starting 48 h after plating, movie is taken at 10x magnification during 20 h with 2 min between frames.