Natural Factors 5-HTP 100 mg is a timed-release caplet with 100 mg of L-5-hydroxytryptophan from griffonia seed. Helps to promote healthy mood balance.
What is 5-HTP?
5-HTP stands for 5-hydroxytryptophan. It is an amino acid compound that the body forms from tryptophan, and it is the direct building block the body uses to make serotonin. Ordinary foods contain almost none, so supplement 5-HTP is extracted from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, a climbing shrub from West Africa.
Key features
100 mg L-5-HTP per caplet
Sourced from Griffonia simplicifolia seed
Timed-release caplets
60 or 120 caplets
Vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, dairy-free and soy-free
Why timed release?
A timed-release caplet is made to dissolve slowly, so the 100 mg of 5-HTP becomes available bit by bit and not all at once.
Dosage: Healthy mood balance: 1 caplet, 3 times daily with food; relief of symptoms of fibromyalgia: 1 caplet, 3–4 times daily with food; sleep disturbance: 1 caplet, 2 times daily with food; migraine prevention: 1 caplet, 2–3 times daily with food; or as directed by a health care practitioner. All uses: To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start at a lower dose and slowly increase to effective dose over a 2-week period. Use for at least 2 weeks to see beneficial effects.
Cautions: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are taking carbidopa or health products with serotonergic activity, such as mood balance supplements, cough medication containing dextromethorphan, pain killers or medications for nausea or migraine, or if you have a psychological disorder such as anxiety or depression. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience skin hardening, pain or stiffness of muscles or joints, tremors, agitation/confusion, or an increased heart rate. Do not use if you have scleroderma or are taking antidepressants. When using this product, exercise caution while driving or using machinery as you may experience drowsiness and you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort. Keep out of the reach of children.
Less of an acute sleep onset compared to the other 5 HTPs I have used, but I'm also not waking up wide awake after 4 hrs!
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Peggy L.
5 HTP
I like that is gives me a gentle feeling of wellness and all is right in the world on those days I feel depressed for no particular reason and can’t kick it!
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Mary W.
5HTP slow release caplets for mood and sleep
After many years of poor sleep I started taking the Slow Release 5HTP. I have been taking 100mgm at 5 pm and another hour 1hr before bed for the last 3 months and am now sleeping 8/9 hrs every night. Took about 1month to see a difference. Also is very calming throughout the day.
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Nicolas I.
Yay
5-htp ıs part of my sleep stack. Thanks for delivering.
