5–HT (serotonin) is a neurotransmitter present mostly in the gut but also in the heart (atrium), brain and other peripheral organs. Serotonin is thought to play a large role in blood pressure regulation and in sustained amounts may lead to high blood pressure.
Two particular extracts are shown to exhibit anti-hypertensive (hypotensive, blood pressure decreasing) effects; Korean Ginseng and Ginger root extract.
Two particular extracts are shown to exhibit anti-hypertensive (hypotensive, blood pressure decreasing) effects; Korean Ginseng and Ginger root extract.
Read this paper HERE as it holds a lot of key information.
Additionally, Ginger a major component of (Rikkunshi-to); a Japanese Kampo Medicine - is shown to help alleviate gastrointestinal side-effects of anti-depressant medications such as Fluvoxamine (LUVOX). < SEE STUDY HERE >
Ginger also helps to reduce nausea and vomiting caused by SSRI-drugs and other causes; including those related to over-active nerves. It acts as a 5-HT3 antagonist; with high selectivity in enteric nerves (gut) but there is evidence it may affect brain receptors as well which may explain it's beneficial effects against anxiety and depression(!) (!). Ginger as seen in the first link also acts as a natural serotonin 5-HT2B antagonist ; which explains it's ability to alleviate serotonin induced hypertension as much of the contractile effect of serotonin is done through 5-HT2B receptors.
NOTE : Both of the below herbs; either alone or in combination with each other can ALSO reduce or alleviate side-effects from OTHER HERBS and natural compounds if they take the above forementioned pathway...in other words - Ginger can help stop or reduce 5-HTP side-effects while preserving the benefits! It can also help reduce side-effects from other serotonergic herbs such as Kanna extract. :)
My recommended Ginger product is below - it is the highest quality of it's kind imHo!
NOTE : Both of the below herbs; either alone or in combination with each other can ALSO reduce or alleviate side-effects from OTHER HERBS and natural compounds if they take the above forementioned pathway...in other words - Ginger can help stop or reduce 5-HTP side-effects while preserving the benefits! It can also help reduce side-effects from other serotonergic herbs such as Kanna extract. :)
My recommended Ginger product is below - it is the highest quality of it's kind imHo!
My favorite Korean Ginseng extract is below - though expensive; it is certainly worth it! When it comes to Ginseng - cheap is not better..too many companies use cheap ginseng extracts already...would you rather have the synthetic stuff spiked into Arizona drinks and energy drinks which doesn't even partition a significant amount of the effect (Caffeine does most of it) or TRULY experience what REAL GINSENG feels like!?
