Solgar 5HTP is involved in the production of serotonin in the brain. Your body needs 5HTP to produce serotonin. Serotonin defficiency can cause:
Depression
Sleeplessness
Increased weight and eating disorders
Behavioural problems
Anxiety and nervous tension
A low pain threshold.
Solgar 5HTP is, therefore, an ideal supplement to take for these problems and also for jet lag as serotonin is the precursor to melatonin, a sleep-promoting hormone that is involved in the daily sleep/wake cycle.