Sleep Hormone

What is Serotonin and How Does it Affect Your Sleep?

You deserve to be happy Serotonin [aka the happy chemical] is a soothing neurotransmitter that the human brain produces naturally. It is produced from the amino acid tryptophan which is derived from dietary proteins. Serotonin performs many super functions in the brain’s biochemistry, and is responsible for maintaining an upbeat...

Jeremy Sherk

What is Tryptophan and How Does it Help Me Sleep?

Tryptophan is a sleep-inducing amino acid that is found in most protein foods -- although, in small amounts. It is, in fact, a precursor to serotonin [the happy chemical] and melatonin [a popular sleep hormone]. Tryptophan can be converted into a molecule called 5-HTP [5-hydroxytryptophan], which is used to make...

Richmond Gbenga