Periodar

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Periodar is helpful for combating disorders linked to stressful conditions or periods of intense psycho-physical activity.
The chewable Periodar tablets contain magnesium and Griffonia, a natural source of 5- hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP).

• 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP): This is a precursor of serotonin, a neurotransmitter synthesised in the brain and in the gastrointestinal tract which has numerous effects on the body: the most important include regulation of mood, sleep, gastrointestinal motility and appetite. It is also involved in disorders such as migraine, depression and anxiety.

Unlike tryptophan, its direct precursor, 5-hydroxytryptophan is able to cross the haemato-encephalic (blood-brain) barrier and is converted into serotonin in the cerebral tissue by a specific enzyme (5-hydroxytryptophan-decarboxylasei).
Periodar restores the physiological levels of 5-HTP, thereby making it possible to rebalance the physiological levels of serotonin. A serotonin deficiency may also give rise to muscular tension that is the cause of headaches, cramps and myalgia.

• Magnesium: Periodar is helpful in cases of magnesium deficiency. This mineral has a positive effect on the relaxation of muscle fibres and plays a well-known role in the onset of headaches.
  Magnesium is an essential ion for the stability of cell membranes and contributes towards maintaining optimal ionic trans-membrane transport, a fundamental process for muscle contraction and nerve conduction.