Now Foods 5-HTP 100mg 120 Capsules

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. 

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. 

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. 

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/