| Effect | Decrease |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 1-2 Weeks |
| Number of Subjects | 25 |
| Sex | Both Genders |
| Age Range | 30-44, 45-64 |
| Body Types | Overweight |
2 weeks of 750mg 5-HTP in overweight women and men was associated with less food intake mostly from carbohydrates, and due to this minor but significant weight loss
