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5-hydroxytryptophan and Constipation

5-hydroxytryptophan has been researched along with Constipation 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.

Constipation: Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.

Research Excerpts

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"Mood disorders and constipation are often comorbid, yet their shared etiologies have rarely been explored."5.51Effects of Serotonin and Slow-Release 5-Hydroxytryptophan on Gastrointestinal Motility in a Mouse Model of Depression. ( Bunnett, NW; Caron, MG; Carson, W; Del Colle, A; Israelyan, N; Jacobsen, JPR; Jensen, DD; Latorre, R; Law, K; Li, Z; Luna, RA; Madra, M; Margolis, KG; Park, Y; Rahim, R; Saurman, V; Xing, A, 2019)
"Mood disorders and constipation are often comorbid, yet their shared etiologies have rarely been explored."1.51Effects of Serotonin and Slow-Release 5-Hydroxytryptophan on Gastrointestinal Motility in a Mouse Model of Depression. ( Bunnett, NW; Caron, MG; Carson, W; Del Colle, A; Israelyan, N; Jacobsen, JPR; Jensen, DD; Latorre, R; Law, K; Li, Z; Luna, RA; Madra, M; Margolis, KG; Park, Y; Rahim, R; Saurman, V; Xing, A, 2019)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Israelyan, N1
Del Colle, A1
Li, Z1
Park, Y1
Xing, A1
Jacobsen, JPR1
Luna, RA1
Jensen, DD1
Madra, M1
Saurman, V1
Rahim, R1
Latorre, R1
Law, K1
Carson, W1
Bunnett, NW1
Caron, MG1
Margolis, KG1

Other Studies

1 other study available for 5-hydroxytryptophan and Constipation

ArticleYear
Effects of Serotonin and Slow-Release 5-Hydroxytryptophan on Gastrointestinal Motility in a Mouse Model of Depression.
    Gastroenterology, 2019, Volume: 157, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Animals; Constipation; Delayed-Action Preparations; Depression; Disease Models,

2019