L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP) is a natural amino acid and dietary supplement that acts as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid, a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin, and reserpine (reserpine) antagonist. L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP) can be used in the study of fibromyalgia, myoclonus, migraine and cerebellar ataxia.