 |  5-HTP 50mg, Thorne Research
( Manufacturer's Sku #: SA503 )
Size: 90 VegiCaps
Suggested Retail Price: $27.80
Price: $27.80
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enhances serotonin production*
- increases serotonin levels for sleep enhancement, decreased sugar cravings, and better stress management*
- can be taken with meals without competing with other amino acids
- includes vitamin B6 for optimal activity
- made without flowing agents that can inhibit bioavailability
Product Information
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is the intermediate metabolite produced when the body initiates the process of converting the essential amino acid L-tryptophan to serotonin. Serotonin levels in the body are associated with the regulation of sleep, mood, aggression, appetite, temperature, sexual behavior, and pain sensation.*
Supplementing with 5-HTP to facilitate serotonin production is preferable to supplementing with L-tryptophan because, unlike L-tryptophan, 5-HTP cannot be shunted into niacin or protein production.* Supplementation with 5-HTP bypasses the conversion of L-tryptophan into 5-HTP by the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase, the rate-limiting step in the synthesis of serotonin and a step that can be inhibited by a number of factors, including stress, insulin resistance, increasing age, and deficiencies of vitamin C, folate, and iron.
5-HTP is well absorbed when taken orally, with about 70 percent ending up in the bloodstream.*
Intestinal absorption of 5-HTP does not require the presence of a transport molecule and is not affected by the presence of other amino acids; therefore, it may be taken with meals without reducing its effectiveness.* 5-HTP easily crosses the blood-brain barrier and effectively increases central nervous system (CNS) synthesis of serotonin.*
5-HTP has been shown to have a beneficial impact on mood, discomfort associated with fatigue, sleep, and carbohydrate craving.* Numerous studies of individuals with negative mood status have shown significant positive response with 50-300 mg of 5-HTP daily.*
To further facilitate serotonin production, Thorne Research's 5-HTP formula contains pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, the active form of vitamin B6 and the necessary cofactor for the conversion of 5-HTP to serotonin.* 5-HTP is commercially produced by extraction from the seeds of the African plant, Griffonia simplicifolia.
Suggested Use:
Take 1-2 capsules three times daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner.
INTERACTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS
5-Hydroxytryptophan should be used with caution in an individual currently being treated with an SSRI, MAO inhibitor, or other antidepressant medication.
| Supplement Facts (5-HTP 50mg) | |
Container Size 90 VegiCaps | | Serving Size 2 VegiCaps |  | | | Amount Per 2 VegiCaps | Content | %DV | | | | | | Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) | 6.8 mg | | | | 5-Hydroxytryptophan | 100 mg | | | | | | | Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide | | | | % Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
* Daily Value (DV) not established. |
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- The statements provided are for information use only and is not intended to substitute advice from your physician or health care provider. Always follow the manufacturer's recommended dosage or suggested use. If you have any special medical condition including pregnancy or nursing, consult your physician.
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