Suggested Use: 1-3 capsules per day, in divided doses, before meals. Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. Do not use concurrently with SSRI medications or MAO inhibitors.
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) -
Supplementation with 5-HTP encourages brain serotonin levels that can lead to positive effects on emotional well-being, appetite control, and wake/sleep cycles.
What Is It?
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an intermediate in the
natural synthesis of the essential amino acid, tryptophan,
to serotonin. Clinical studies suggest that 5-HTP supports
healthy serotonin levels. In the body, 5-HTP converts
to serotonin with the enzymatic removal of a carboxyl
group (COOH). Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter
involved in the regulation of endocrine and brain
activity responsible for emotion, appetite and sleep/wake
cycles.*
Uses For 5-HTP
Emotional Well-Being: Two open trials and a double blind
comparative investigation indicate that 5-HTP provides
promising support for emotional well-being. Additional
studies indicate similar potential for support.*
Appetite And Weight Management Support: 5-HTP has
been shown to help moderate appetite and food cravings
in study participants.*
Cranial Vessel Comfort: In several trials, including one
that involved over 100 subjects, 5-HTP has demonstrated
the ability to promote healthy cranial vessel comfort
and function.*
What Is The Source?
5-HTP is derived from the Griffonia simplicifolia plant.
Hypo-allergenic plant fiber is derived from pine cellulose.
Recommendations
Pure Encapsulations recommends 50-300 mg per day, in
divided doses, before meals.
Are There Any Potential Side Effects Or
Precautions?
Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. 5-HTP may
cause gastrointestinal upset in sensitive individuals.
Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions?
Do not use concurrently with SSRI medications or MAO
inhibitors.
Supplement Facts:Suggested Use: 1-3 capsules per day, in divided doses, before meals. Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. Do not use concurrently with SSRI medications or MAO inhibitors.
| Ingredients | AMT | %DV |
|---|
| 5-hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia simplicifolia) | 100 mg | - |
| Also Available: | - | - |
| 5-hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia simplicifolia) | 50 mg | - |
Other Ingredients: Hypo-allergenic plant fiber added to complete capsule volume requirement
(-) There is no %DV or the manufactuer has not provided this data.
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