Glossary
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| Glossary Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 5-formyl tetrahydrofolate | 5-formyl tetrahydrofolate is another term for folinic acid, an active form of folate, which is another term for Vitamin B-9, which is one of the B-group of vitamins |
| 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) | 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is another term for serotonin, a hormone and neurotrasmitter found in many tissues, including blood platelets, intestinal mucosa, the pineal body, and the central nervous system. |
| 5-Hydroxytryptophan | 5-hydroxytryptophan is a dietary supplement made from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia. |
| 5-Methoxy-N-Acetyltryptamine Acetamide | 5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine acetamide is another term for melatonin, the hormone which regulates our biological clock. |
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