Michael Murray, ND is one of the world's leading authorities on natural medicine, and among the more than 40 books he's written on the topic, this is the one we'll be focusing on today: 5-HTP: The Natural Way to Overcome Depression, Obesity, and Insomnia.
What you'll learn from this episode:
How depletion of serotonin and its precursor molecule, 5-HTP, might be the underlying common denominator that links depression, obesity, and insomnia.
What you can do to boost serotonin in your own brain for a myriad of different benefits, like overcoming sugar addiction and carb cravings to losing weight.
Ways night shift workers can counter the disruption to their circadian rhythms for optimal health.
What distinguishes a doctor of naturopathic medicine (ND) from a medical doctor (MD)?
Why 60 percent of the adult US population is either prediabetic or diabetic, and what we can do to make sure we're not part of that statistic.
And so much more!
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Resources from this episode:
5-HTP: The Natural Way to Overcome Depression, Obesity, and Insomnia by Michael Murray, ND
What is a Naturopathic Doctor? | American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
The Institute for Functional Medicine
Serotonin: Functions, Normal Range, Side Effects, and More | Healthline
Dopamine Effects on the Body, Plus Drug and Hormone Interactions | Healthline
Norepinephrine | Endocrine Society
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan): Benefits and Side Effects | Verywell Mind
What is Tryptophan? | Sleep.org
Cortisol | The Society for Endocrinology
Endorphins: Functions, Levels, and Natural Boosts | Healthline
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) | Mayo Clinic
Does Turkey Make You Sleepy? | Scientific American
Amino Acids | National Human Genome Research Institute
Prediabetes: Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes | CDC
Mechanisms Linking Inflammation to Insulin Resistance | International Journal of Endocrinology
Tyrosine: Benefits, Side Effects and Dosage | Healthline
The Sun and Your Mood: Why Sunlight Is So Good For You | Time
Melatonin and Sleep | Sleep Foundation
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Symptoms and Causes | Mayo Clinic
The Mysterious Benefits of Deep Sleep | Psychology Today
Sleep Disorder (Sedative-Hypnotic) Drug Information | FDA
5-HTP: Take It Right! | Health Points
5-HTP Safety Concerns | National Capital Poison Center
External Lights Affect Your Sleep | Sleep.org
Sleep-Wake Disorders | JAMA Network
6 Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders that May Be Disrupting Your Sleep | Alaska Sleep Clinic
Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) Uses, Side Effects, & Warnings | Drugs.com
An Overview of the Pineal Gland: Maintaining Circadian Rhythym | Endocrine Web
Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look | Anatomy and Physiology
What Is a Cytokine Storm? | Knowable Magazine
Could Melatonin Help Protect Against COVID-19? | Psychology Today
11 Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body | Healthline
Health Articles by Dr. Murray | iHerb
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