5-HTP by NOW Foods 60 Vegetarian Capsules Potentially Brightens Mood and Promotes Sound, Restful Sleep* Our Price: $20.66 Retail Price: $33.99 You Save: $13.33 each, a 39% Savings!
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is extracted from the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia . It is the intermediate metabolite between the amino acid L-tryptophan and serotonin.
Additional Sizes Available
120 Vegetarian Capsules - 100 mg of 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
30 Capsules - 50 mg of 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
60 Vegetarian Capsules - 100 mg of 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
60 Vegetarian Capsules - 200 mg of 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
90 Capsules - 50 mg of 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
Supplement Facts
One (1) Vegetarian Capsule Contains:
Amount Per Serving
Niacinamide(Vitamin B3) 10 mg Vitamin B6(pyridoxine HCI) 3 mg L-Tyrosine 250 mg 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) (Griffonia simplicifolia ) 200 mg
Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose, Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives. As a dietary supplement, one (1) vegetarian capsule daily, preferably on an empty stomach at bedtime, or as directed by a healthcare professional. If you are pregnant/lactating or currently taking antidepressant medications please consult a physician prior to use. May cause drowsiness. Amino Acid , Amino Acids Depressive Tendencies , Nervous Anxiety , Protein Energy Malnutrition Adrenal , Central Nervous System , Small Intestine Anxiety , Suffering , Tense What is 5-HTP?
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is a metabolite (a substance produced by metabolism) of the amino acid tryptophan. You may know tryptophan as the substance in turkey that makes you feel like taking a nap after Thanksgiving dinner. 5-HTP is a direct precursor of the important inhibitory neurotransmitter serotonin, which is secreted in response to mood or emotion swings. Serotonin soothes and calms and brings about feelings of contentment. It is also the precursor to the antioxidant and sleep enhancer called melatonin, which is produced in the pineal gland by the conversion of serotonin.
Is 5-HTP safe to take? The FDA has warned that it has found batches with impurities similar to the Japanese batches of tryptophan in 1980.
5-HTP and tryptophan are not the same. 5-HTP is related to tryptophan, but is derived from a different source. The 1980 scare concerning the Japanese tryptophan was attributed to a large batch the Japanese produced that was contaminated during the fermentation and/or filtration process. The contaminant caused affected persons to develop symptoms of EMS (eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome).
5-HTP, unlike tryptophan, is now extracted from the seed of the Griffonia simplicifolia plant and is not produced via bacterial fermentation, virtually eliminating further occurrence of EMS. The contaminant believed to have caused the tryptophan contamination has not been identified as being present in 5-HTP.
Does NOW check for Peak X contamination in the 5-HTP product?
Our 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is the highest quality >99% pure material available. The culprit in the tryptophan problem some years ago was supposedly due to a compound dubbed Peak X. Our 5-HTP is Peak X free. We also require total Impurities [e.g. the synthetic D-form, determined by HPLC] to be not more than 0.5%, Chloride less than 100 parts per million, Tryptophan not more than 0.05%, and Serotonin has to be absent.As the building blocks of protein, amino acids are vital to health. Next to water, amino acids in the form of proteins make up the greatest portion of our body weight. They comprise tendons, muscles and ligaments; organs and glands; hair and nails; important bodily fluids, and are a necessary part of every cell in the body.
There are over 20 amino acids, separated into two categories – essential and non-essential. Essential amino acids are those that cannot be manufactured by your body, hence, it is essential that you obtain them from your diet. Non-essential amino acids can be manufactured by your body, however, your body must have the right combination of essential amino acids and supporting nutrients to optimize healthy protein maintenance, so supplementation may be desirable.
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5-HTP and Its Relationship to Serotonin
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