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==Toxicity and harm potential== | ==Toxicity and harm potential== | ||
Due to the conversion of 5-HTP into serotonin by the liver, there may be a significant risk of heart valve disease from serotonin's effect on the heart. | Due to the conversion of 5-HTP into serotonin by the liver, there may be a significant risk of heart valve disease from serotonin's effect on the heart. | ||
It has been suggested that 5-HTP may cause eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS), a serious condition which results in extreme muscle tenderness, myalgia, and blood abnormalities. However, there is evidence to show that EMS was likely caused by a contaminant in certain 5-HTP supplements. | It has been suggested that 5-HTP may cause eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS), a serious condition which results in extreme muscle tenderness, myalgia, and blood abnormalities. However, there is evidence to show that EMS was likely caused by a contaminant in certain 5-HTP supplements. | ||
===Dangerous interactions=== | ===Dangerous interactions=== | ||
When combined with antidepressants of the MAOI or SSRI class, high doses of 5-HTP can cause acute serotonin syndrome in rats. | When combined with antidepressants of the [[MAOI]] or SSRI class, high doses of 5-HTP can cause acute serotonin syndrome in rats. In humans, 5-HTP has never been clinically associated with serotonin syndrome, although 5-HTP can precipitate mania when added to a [[MAOI]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Serotonin syndrome]] | *[[Serotonin syndrome]] |