Clinical experiences with the use of indole-3-pyruvic acid.

Abstract:

:In the last few years, Indol-3-pyruvic acid (IPA) has been subjected to 5 pilot clinical trials in volunteers and a phase II study on patients affected by anxiety, with or without sleep problems. Overall, results indicated a very good safety profile, relief from anxiety and a better quality of sleep in patients treated with IPA. Moreover, the drug showed no withdrawal signs, but positive effects on mood, improving feelings of relaxation, calmness and happiness. The mechanism of action of IPA, depending on increased turnover of some indoles in the CNS, appears clearly distinct from that of benzodiazepines, suggesting that the drug might be used in the treatment of symptoms of mild anxiety and stress experienced by busy and anxious people.

journal_name

Adv Exp Med Biol

authors

Politi V,De Luca G,Gallai V,Puca,Comin M

doi

10.1007/978-1-4615-4709-9_29

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1999-01-01 00:00:00

pages

227-32

eissn

0065-2598

issn

2214-8019

journal_volume

467

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