Reparative Health & Wellness
Key Takeaways 5 HTP Basics 5 HTP is short for 5 hydroxytryptophan. Your body makes it from tryptophan, which is an amino acid found in food. It sits on the path toward serotonin, a chemical involved in mood, sleep, appetite and pain signaling. Supplement makers sell 5 HTP as a direct way to raise serotonin, … Read more
Key Takeaways Glycine Basics An Amino Acid Glycine is an amino acid used to make proteins and other important compounds in the body. It is part of collagen, which is a major structural protein found in skin, tendons, cartilage, bone, and the lining of the gut. Glycine is also used to make creatine and glutathione, … Read more
Key Takeaways Nutrient Gaps Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is one of the hardest nutrients to cover on a fully plant based diet because dependable natural sources come from animal foods. Reviews comparing vegans with meat eaters keep finding the same problem. Vegans tend to have lower intake and poorer blood status, with the risk rising … Read more
Key Takeaways Supplements are products that add vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids or other substances to the diet. They can help in some cases, but they are not a stand-in for meals built from real food [NIH ODS, 2023]. Food has protein, fat, minerals and other compounds together in a form the body knows well. … Read more