When you are trying to decide on the right one, it’s best to base your decision on how well the supplement’s abilities match your individual needs. 5-HTP - 5-HTP, or 5-hydroxytryptophan, is naturally produced by the body and is used to make serotonin. Bahar Gholipour is a staff reporter for Live Science covering neuroscience, odd medical cases and all things health. She holds a Master of Science degree in neuroscience from the École Normale Supérieure in Paris, and has done graduate-level work…See More