ElixirOct 17, 20202 min5-HTP, the amino acid that packs a mighty punch!What is 5-HTP? 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that serves as a precursor for the biosynthesis of serotonin and melatonin in the brain from the amino acid tryptophan. Currently, depression is thought to caused (at least partially) by having low levels of serotonin in the brain. 5-HTP in supplement form is extracted from the plant Griffonia Simplicifolia, an African shrub. Primary Benefits of 5-HTP 1) Depression – Clinical studies have shown that 5-HTP alleviates
ElixirOct 17, 20202 minHow Well Do You Methylate?Did you know it is possible for you to be an over, under or superstar methylator? Without getting into the weeds and scaring you off, Methylation is a biochemical process of attaching a carbon and three hydrogens to many critical molecules in your body. The process of methylation influences your immune system, cancer risk, genetics and detox pathways, and many others. So, put simply methylation is absolutely critically to health and mental wellbeing! Attaching a methyl grou
ElixirOct 15, 20204 minOur Integrative Approach To ADHDAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neuropsychiatric disorder diagnosed in childhood and is increasing in prevalence! In fact, there has been a 42% increase in ADHD diagnosis over the past 8 years. With a “loosened” definition more children are being diagnosed and treated. However, we often treat children who have been misdiagnosed (and therefore treated) even by this loosened definition. That being said, there are children who actually do hav
