Around 5.3 million people in Germany suffer from depression. When people search the internet for help, they may come across 5-HTP supplements. The active ingredient, obtained from the African black bean, is said to have a mood-enhancing effect. “Your daily portion of happiness” advertises a manufacturer. But the luck business is opaque and some of the products are even banned.
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