An item in the November ’12 Better Nutrition suggests that the supplement 5-hydroxytryptophan can reduce cravings and curb appetite.
In a series of Italian studies, overweight women who supplemented with 5-HTP ate 1,300 fewer calories a day.
Bonus: The supplement also improves mood and can calm anxiety. The suggested dose is 50 to 100 milligrams three times a day, 20 minutes before meals.
—Steve Holman
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