Now Foods 5-HTP 100mg 60 Vege Caps
Now Foods 5-HTP 100mg 60 Caps
5-HTP, the intermediate metabolite between the amino acid L-Tryptophan and Serotonin, is extracted from the bean of an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia).
Now Foods 5-HTP 100mg 60 Capsules Ingredients
- Neurotransmitter Support
- Natural Source
- Supports Positive Mood
- GMP Quality Assured
- A Dietary Supplement
- Vegetarian Formula
Directions
As a dietary supplement, take 1 Vcap daily, preferably on an empty stomach at bedtime. Consider taking this product in combination with NOW Valerian Root, Relora, and Pantothenic Acid.
Now Foods 5-HTP 100mg 60 Capsules Ingredients
Serving size: 1 Vcap
Servings per container: 60
INGREDIENTS
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) (Griffonia simplicifolia) (Seed) | 100 mg | * |
| * Daily Value not established. | ||
OTHER INGREDIENTS
Rice flour and cellulose (capsule).
Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Vegetarian/vegan product.
Warnings
Store in a cool dry place after opening.
References
Jacobsen JPR, Krystal AD, Krishnan KRR, Caron MG. Adjunctive 5-Hydroxytryptophan Slow-Release for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Clinical and Preclinical Rationale. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2016;37(11):933-944. doi:10.1016/j.tips.2016.09.001
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5728156/
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.
