The Effects of 5-Hydroxytryptophan in Combination with Different Fatty Acids on Gastrointestinal Functions: A Pilot Experiment
Figure 5
Hunger rating. The influence of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and fatty acid ingestion on the sensation of hunger. Participants received a capsule with either 5-HTP or placebo (Pl). They also ingested a standard breakfast supplemented with 100 μL 13C octanoid acid and either butter (Bu) or olive oil (Oil). Over the next 24 hours, the sensation of hunger was recorded using a scale ranging between 0 (no sensation of hunger) and 10 (strong sensation of hunger). The data are presented as means SE. Statistics: no statistical significance.
