Can 5-HTP help me lose weight?

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As a natural mood enhancer, 5-HTP helps support a positive mental outlook, which is critical for any successful weight loss program. In fact, you’ll find 5-HTP in Natrol® Slenderite™, a new comprehensive weight loss support product. In addition to 5-HTP, Slenderite™ also contains Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer®, EGCG (green tea extract), caffeine and chromium picolinate. Read on to learn more about how these ingredients can support your weight loss goals when combined with a healthy reduced-calorie diet and exercise program.†


5-HTP supports a healthy mood†


Mood plays a role in just about every aspect of your weight loss program from diet to exercise to stress management. Your success starts with a positive mood and 5-HTP is a natural mood enhancer.1 Your body naturally creates 5-HTP from the amino acid L-tryptophan found in protein-rich foods and can use it to make the neurotransmitter serotonin.1 Serotonin is an important chemical messenger in the brain that helps support a balanced mood, relaxation, calmness, and appetite regulation.2†


Weight loss goals are easier with a postive outlook


Keep a positive outlook and you’ll be closer to shaping the healthy habits needed for successful weight loss such as:

 

  • Making healthy choices — Choosing a grilled veggie burger and salad instead of the regular fat laden hamburger and French fries is much easier when you have a “can do” attitude.
  • Creating healthy habits — When your spirits are lifted, you’re much more willing to create slimming habits such as cutting down on your portion sizes. Everyone knows that eating an entire bag of chips or half pint of ice cream is tempting when you feel down in the dumps.
  • Exercising regularly — A positive mood can help you start and keep your gym schedule, go for a walk at lunch, hit the treadmill, and find other creative ways to keep moving throughout the week.
  • Coping with stress — Stress will wreak havoc with your weight loss efforts if you let it. A healthy, calm mood makes it easier to cope with hectic demands and stressful schedules. And, the less stressed you are, the more likely you are to stick to your diet and exercise goals.

 

All-in-one nutritional support

If you’re thinking adding 5-HTP to your supplement program for weight loss support, consider Slenderite™. Not only can you benefit from the mood-enhancing effects of 5-HTP, but you’ll get comprehensive nutritional support for your metabolism with beneficial nutrients such as:

 

  • Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer®, which is clinically tested to neutralize carbohydrates.3,4 †
  • EGCG (green tea extract) and caffeine, which may help burn excess calories and boost metabolism.5,6†
  • Chromium Picolinate, which helps metabolize carbohydrates, fats and protein for energy and helps maintain healthy blood sugar already in the normal range.7,8†

    • The trademark Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer® is being used under license.

    References

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  3. Vinson JA, Kharrat HA, Shuta D. Investigation of an amylase inhibitor on human glucose absorption after starch consumption. Unpublished data supplied by author. July 10, 2003.
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