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5-HTP (L-5 Hydroxy Tryptophan)
PRODUCT NUMBERS
11561, 11571, 11581, 11611, 11621, and 11631
CAPSULE POTENCY
50 mg and 100 mg
CAPSULE COUNT
30s, 60, and 90s
INGREDIENTS
5-Hydroxtryptophan (5-HTP)
EXCIPIENTS
Rice Powder
CAPSULE
Gelatin and Water
DESCRIPTION
5-HTP (5-Hydroxtryptophan) is a naturally occuring chemical compound in the human body and in the seeds of an African plant called Griffonia simplicifolia. In the human body, it is an important intermediate step in the metabolism pathway of serotonin, and supplementing with 5-HTP may help promote nomral levels of serotonin.* Serotonin is a chemical in the brain (neurotransmitter) that promotes healthy moods, appetites, and sleep patterns.* Many lifestyle factors can cause our serotonin levels to drop, such as stress, poor diet, lack of exercise, environmental toxins, caffeine, and alcohol.* When serotonin levels are out of balance, we may experience normal mood swings, appetite changes, and sleep patterns shifts.*
RESEARCH SUMMARY
Recently, 5-HTP has gained popularity for depression, insomnia, and obesity. Below is a summary of some of the research on 5-HTP.
Mood Support* -
- Several clinical studies have found that 5-HTP can promote healthy moods.*
Normal Sleep*-
- 5-HTP has been found to be beneficial to promoting normal sleep in clinical studies.*
- 5-HTP has also been shown clinically to increase the REM sleep ("dream sleep") and deep sleep times without increasing the total sleep time.*
Normal Weight*-
- Several clinical studies, administration of 5-HTP for five weeks promoted healthy weight.*
- 5-HTP was also shown to reduce carbohydrate intake, and promote early satiety *
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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