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5-hydroxytryptophan and Bulimia

5-hydroxytryptophan has been researched along with Bulimia in 1 studies

5-Hydroxytryptophan: The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of SEROTONIN from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.
5-hydroxytryptophan : A tryptophan derivative that is tryptophan substituted by a hydroxy group at position 5.

Bulimia: Eating an excess amount of food in a short period of time, as seen in the disorder of BULIMIA NERVOSA. It is caused by an abnormal craving for food, or insatiable hunger also known as ox hunger.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Goldbloom, DS1
Garfinkel, PE1
Katz, R1
Brown, GM1

Other Studies

1 other study available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Bulimia

ArticleYear
The hormonal response to intravenous 5-hydroxytryptophan in bulimia nervosa.
    Journal of psychosomatic research, 1996, Volume: 40, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Adult; Bulimia; Female; Human Growth Hormone; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Infusions

1996