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This paper reviews the preclinical and clinical evidence regarding the use of the dietary supplement 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) for the treatment of depression. In the absence of supplementation with exogenous 5-HTP, the amount of... more
Objective: This functional magnetic resonance imaging study was designed to observe how physiological brain states can alter food preferences. A primary goal was to observe food-sensitive regions and moreover examine whether 5-HTP intake... more
The regulation and maintenance of the sleep-wake cycle are vital to maintaining optimal health. When this sleep-wake cycle becomes disrupted, there are several courses of action an individual can take to reset their sleep schedule,... more
Interferon-α (IFN) is widely used in the treatment of certain cancers and viral infections, including hepatitis C (HCV). Unfortunately, depression is a common side effect of IFN therapy, affecting approximately a third of HCV patients... more
The current essay introduces and describes the mechanisms of action and discusses the plethora of functional neuroimaging (fNI) modalities applicable while also detailing the theoretical framework behind psychosis. The essay also comments... more