In a message dated 10/17/02 3:39:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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<< why am I craving sugar (chocolate to be exact) ?? >>

I have experienced several bouts of such cravings over the last year.  The
first thing I took was Glucophage (for insulin resistance, which I did have),
then Chromium Polynicotinate (for the same), and finally, starting about 3
months ago, 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP).

5-HTP, I am told, is a precursor chemical to serotinin.  A lack of serotonin
can lead to cravings for sweets, as well as feeling sad all the time.  Since
taking 5-HTP, my cravings and hunger pangs have been sharply curtailed.

Hope this helps.

Edward Reisman



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