5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) 50 mg - HYD56
- Supports serotonin production & levels‡
- May support emotional well-being and sleep/wake cycles‡
- May promote healthy appetite control and eating behavior‡
- Small capsules for easy swallowing‡
- Made with high-quality ingredients backed by verifiable science
Indications
- Ages 18 and up
- Brain serotonin levels to support emotional well-being‡
Suggested Use
5-HTP 50 mg
As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule, 1-4 times daily, before meals, or as directed by a health professional.
5-HTP 100 mg
As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule, 1-3 times daily, before meals.
Verifiable Science
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an intermediate in the natural synthesis of the essential amino acid, tryptophan, to serotonin. The enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase adds a hydroxyl group (OH) to tryptophan, forming the 5-HTP intermediate. In the body, it converts to serotonin with the removal of a carboxyl group (COOH) by a second enzyme.1 Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of endocrine and brain activity responsible for emotion, appetite and sleep/wake cycles.2, 3 In clinical studies, administration of 5-HTP supported serotonin production.4 The 5-HTP supplied in this supplement is derived from the Griffonia simplicifolia plant.‡
References
- Turner EH, et al. Pharmacol Ther. 2006 Mar;109(3):325-38.
- Bruni O, et al. Eur J Pediatr. 2004 Jul;163(7):402-7.
- Rondanelli M, et al. Eat Weight Disord. 2012 Mar;17(1):e22-8.
- Croonenberghs J, et al. Life Sci. 2005 Mar 25;76(19):2171-83.
