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It might help if your deficient in Tryptophan but your body has systems in place that prevents excess 5-HTP and Tryptophan from unnaturally raising serotonin to high. This is why studies are so mixed on the effectiveness of supplements.
SSRI and other drugs, bypass the bodies natural limiting system and raises levels of serotonin artifically, However, SSRI and other prescription drugs also have a lot of side effect because SSRI raise serotonin higher than the body would normally regulate.
Supplements (like 5-HTP) typically have less side effects (but they can to have side effects).
There was an interesting NPR on supplementing with probiotics and reducing anxiety in mice
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/11/18/244526773/gut-bacteria-might-guide-the-workings-of-our-minds
Also look up the supplement NAC, I've had some results with it.
Inositol is another supplement they may help with OCD, but it give me insomnia.
Go to the Library and read
http://www.amazon.com/Your-Brain-Food-Chemicals-Thoughts/dp/0195388542
It really helps explain how supplements, drugs, and foods effect the brain. It also helped explain for me why Drugs have so many unintended side effects.
Some other natural ways of improving brain health.
Mindfulness Meditation has been shown to raise levels of Serotonin, GABA, and Dompamine while lower Cortisol (Stress Hormone)
Ditto for Exercise