5-HTP (Source Naturals)

5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan) is an intermediate in the natural conversion of the essential amino acid, tryptophan, to serotonin.

Clinical studies have shown that 5-HTP increases the amount and availability of serotonin produced by the body. Increased brain serotonin levels may produce positive effects on emotional well-being, appetite regulation, melatonin production and maintaining a healthy sleep cycle.

Source Naturals 5-HTP is naturally derived from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia.

Effects

Improves your sense of well-being and helps to reduce insomnia. Clinical studies show that 5-HTP helps to increase levels of serotonin in the brain. A deficit of this neurotransmitter can lead to the following complaints: depression, insomnia, anxiety, migraine and an uncontrollable appetite. 5-HTP can help to reduse these complaints. Because of its relaxing effect, many rely on 5-HTP when confronted with stress-situations such as exams, as well as to encourage restful sleep. It can be taken regularly one hour before retiring as a remedy for insomnia.

Usage

Suggested Use: 1 to 2 capsules once or twice daily with a glass of water. Start with 1 capsule per day, increasing dosage up to 4 capsules daily as needed. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Contains: 60 capsules.

Ingredients

5-HTP (from Griffonia simplicifolia) 50 mg

microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin (capsule), modified cellulose gum, silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate.

Warning

Excess 5-HTP, especially when administered with vitamin B6, causes the liver to metabolize 5-HTP into serotonin, which may result in heart valve damage or disease (cardiac fibrosis). When combined with an MAOi or SSRI, 5-HTP can cause acute serotonin syndrome.

Consult your physician if you want to use this product when pregnant or lactating, using MAO inhibitors, antidepressants or other medicines, suffering from cardio-vascular diseases. This product can cause drowsiness. Keep out of reach of children.

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Jun 14, 2010 Mike said:

“I had been dealing with depression and started to take 5-htp and my mood began to change how ever I noticed that I was sleepy after taking the supplement. I now have to switch when i take the supplement to the evening. ”