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5-HTP and Lucid Dreaming: Does it Help?

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How To Lucid Dream Better with 5-HTP.

If you want to learn how to lucid dream, one of the most important things you can do is learn about which foods and supplements can help and/or hinder the LD process. 5-HTP also known as 5-hydroxy-tryptophan is a natural chemical. It is present in the human body and is the by-product of tryptophan (amino acid). However, 5-HTP can also be derived from plant sources. In fact, it is found in Griffonia simplicifolia’a seeds. The chemical mainly affects the levels of serotonin thus a favorite for lucid dreamers. A dietary supplement is an immediate precursor to serotonin.

How it works

5-HTP increases the levels of serotonin inside the brain. Serotonin functions to regulate factors such as appetite, sleep and mood. This means that it can make you sad or happy and eat more or less. When it comes to sleep, it guarantees that people have good sleep.

Lucid dreaming and 5-HTP

5-HTP has become quite popular in the lucid dreaming community. Serotonin affects sleep by changing sleep… Read the rest