EEG, 5-HTP-metabolism and acupuncture.
Correlations between EEG-alterations and administration of 5-HT and 5-HTP in man are described. Age-dependence can be observed. Successful acupuncture produces EEG-alterations especially in younger patients as seen after exogene administration of 5-HT respectively 5-HTP i.v. Since biochemical indications for an increased 5-HT turnover during acupuncture of several acupuncture-points are evident further investigations should be carried out to enable reliable correlations.
D006916:5-Hydroxytryptophan / Q000378:metabolism*; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012701:Serotonin / Q000378:metabolism; D014068:Tonsillectomy
D012701:Serotonin; D006916:5-Hydroxytryptophan