Now Foods 5-HTP 100mg 120 Capsules
5-Hydroxytryptophan, better known as 5-HTP is an amino acid our bodies produce naturally. 5HTP is used by our bodies to produce serotonin a chemical messenger that sends signals between nerve cells. 5-HTP is generally thought of as being a supplement that helps support a positive sense of wellbeing, however some users report it helps with dieting and weight loss as well. Now Foods 5HTP contains 100mg of 5-HTP per serving and comes with 120 capsules in each bottle.Â
Now Foods 5-HTP Product Highlights
- May Aid Weight Loss by Helping Increase Feelings of Fullness
- Supports Positive Sense of Wellbeing
- Promotes Sleep by Increasing Melatonin Production
- Provides Neurotransmitter Support
- Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly
- Non-GMO
Directions
Take 1 capsule daily. For best results take on an empty stomach near bedtime.Â
Now Foods 5-HTP 100mg 120 Capsules Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 120
5-HTP 100mg
(5-hydroxytryptophan) (from Griffonia simplicifolia Extract) (seed)
*Daily Value Not Established
Other Ingredients: Rice Flour and Hypromellose (cellulose capsule)
Warnings
For adults only. Do not take if you are pregnant or nursing. Store in a cool dry place after opening.Â
References
Sharma A, Castellani RJ, Smith MA, Muresanu DF, Dey PK, Sharma HS. 5-Hydroxytryptophan: A precursor of serotonin influences regional blood-brain barrier breakdown, cerebral blood flow, brain edema formation, and neuropathology. Int Rev Neurobiol. 2019;146:1-44. doi: 10.1016/bs.irn.2019.06.005. Epub 2019 Jul 18. PMID: 31349924.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31349924/
Weinberg-Wolf H, Fagan NA, Anderson GM, Tringides M, Dal Monte O, Chang SWC. The effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan on attention and central serotonin neurochemistry in the rhesus macaque. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2018;43(7):1589-1598. doi:10.1038/s41386-017-0003-7
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5983545/
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