Product Details
Product Code: NHP-6-LB851860 tabs (vegetarian)NEW PRODUCT
Millions of people take 5-HTP every day
5-HTP, short for 5-hydroxytryptophan, is a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan, and is converted in the brain, into the neurotransmitter serotonin which influences everything from appetite, to mood, to sleep. Extracted from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, with each tablet providing a full 100mg of 5-HTP.
Tryptophan was used for many years as a safe and effective way to optimise the production of serotonin, however it was removed from the market due to problems caused by a contaminant that was created during the manufacturing of the synthetic version of the amino acid. This meant researchers turned their attention to natural sources of 5-HTP and by far the most interesting source was the seeds of an African vine called Griffonia simplicifolia. These contain a level of 5-HTP that is high enough to make commercial extraction viable, and this is now a huge industry supplying a worldwide market, with millions of people taking it for mood disorders every day.
One benefit of 5-HTP over tryptophan is that it is required in much smaller quantities than tryptophan to be effective, since it needs no further modification before it passes through the blood brain barrier, to then be converted into serotonin in the brain.
Dosage:
Take up to 3 tablets daily, half an hour before meals or half an hour before bedtime or as directed by a practitioner or pharmacist.
Do not exceed recommended daily dose.
5-HTP is best taken for periods of up to 3 months and should then be stopped for a month to determine if the patient still requires it.
Food supplements should not be a substitute for a varied diet.
Caution:
Do not take if pregnant or breast feeding.
Mild drowsiness may occur in some people. It is advisable not to drive or operate machinery until you determine how 5-HTP affects you.
Consult your Doctor if you are taking antidepressants.
Product Specifications:
Typically per tablet:
L-5-Hydroxytrytophan
(natural extract from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia)
100mg
Tableted with:
DiCalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Tablet Coating (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Colour: Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin), Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate
SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS