Three Lollies Launches the Smoking Sucks® Lollipop; It's Time to Quit Smoking Naturally.

March 20, 2011 - PRLog -- Three Lollies LLC, the makers of Preggie Pops, the popular remedy for morning sickness, has launched their natural and great tasting alternative to smoking... in the form of a lollipop. The lollipop is appropriately named "Smoking Sucks®."

"It is our hope that Smoking Sucks, with L-Tryptophan and other natural ingredients, may help millions of smokers quit naturally," says Dr,. Jim Pathman, founder of Three Lollies and a practicing clinical psychologist.

L-tryptophan, is one of the 23 essential amino acids in humans, which is used for protein synthesis. It is a precursor to niacin (a vitamin used in lowering cholesterol), melatonin ( substance we produce which helps regulate the sleep and wake cycle)  and serotonin ( a chemical which has been shown to improve depression). Tryptophan supplementation has been used as a sleep aid.  One of the reasons we always feel relaxed  after drinking a glass of milk or eating a turkey sandwich, is because both milk and turkey are high in L-tryptophan.

Dr. Tanya Gurvich, has the following to say about L-Tryptophan in regard to smoking cessation.

"Along the same line of thought, it is believed that L-tryptophan can play a role in assisting smoking cessation due to its relaxing properties. This hypothesis is based on the concept of connecting serotonin transmission to cigarette craving and smoking behavior. Animal models had shown that acute and chronic nicotine administration enhances serotonin release in the brain. This leads to speculation that nicotine dependence and withdrawal symptoms might be linked to serotonin regulation.

Several recent research articles point to the fact that L-tryptophan aids in smoking cessation by reducing the urge to smoke.  It also appears to improve withdrawal symptoms and negative mood states associated with attempts to stop smoking.

L-Tryptophan is a natural dietary supplement. It is an amino acid, and in it’s pure form its consumption is safe. There have been no side effects or toxicities reported when pure L-tryptophan is used."

"We are very proud of this latest achievement," says Pathman. "It is the mission of our company to provide great tasting, natural remedies that work."

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Three Lollies, founded by health care professionals, is dedicated to helping people quit smoking with a simple alternative to smoking in the form of a lollipop. This all natural lollipop with L-Tryptophan, helps make quitting smoking cold turkey a little easier.