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SKU: NOW80106

5-HTP, 100mg/120 caps

Brand: NOW Foods
Brand: NOW Foods

5-HTP, 100mg/120 caps

SKU: NOW80106
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5-HTP, the intermediate metabolite between the amino acid L-tryptophan and serotonin, is extracted from the seed of an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia). 5-HTP readily crosses the blood-brain barrier and increases central nervous system (CNS) synthesis of serotonin. Serotonin can affect sleep, and many other important biological functions.
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5-HTP, the intermediate metabolite between the amino acid L-tryptophan and serotonin, is extracted from the seed of an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia). 5-HTP readily crosses the blood-brain barrier and increases central nervous system (CNS) synthesis of serotonin. Serotonin can affect sleep, and many other important biological functions. This is a mid-range dosage of 5-HTP.

Benefits:

  • Helps to relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia
  • Reduces the severity and duration of migraine headaches when taken as a prophylactic
  • Natural Source

Directions for Use:

  • Adult Dosage
  • Fibromyalgia: Take 1 capsule 3-4 times daily with food. Use for a minimum of 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond one year.
  • Migraines: Take 1-2 capsules 2-3 times daily with food. Use for a minimum of 2-3 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 6 months.
  • To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start with 1 capsule, 2-3 times per day and slowly increase to 2 capsules over a 2 week period.

Medicinal Ingredients:
Each capsule contains 100 mg L-5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan) (Griffonia simplicifolia Seed).

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Rice Flour, Veg Capsule (hypromellose, water).

Products specifications
Product Type: Amino Acids
Health Concerns: Mood Support , Pain Relief , Sleep , Stress & Anxiety
Features: Non-GMO , Vegan , Kosher , Soy Free , Nut Free , Gluten Free , Dairy Free , Egg Free
Form: Capsules
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5-HTP, the intermediate metabolite between the amino acid L-tryptophan and serotonin, is extracted from the seed of an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia). 5-HTP readily crosses the blood-brain barrier and increases central nervous system (CNS) synthesis of serotonin. Serotonin can affect sleep, and many other important biological functions. This is a mid-range dosage of 5-HTP.

Benefits:

  • Helps to relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia
  • Reduces the severity and duration of migraine headaches when taken as a prophylactic
  • Natural Source

Directions for Use:

  • Adult Dosage
  • Fibromyalgia: Take 1 capsule 3-4 times daily with food. Use for a minimum of 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond one year.
  • Migraines: Take 1-2 capsules 2-3 times daily with food. Use for a minimum of 2-3 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 6 months.
  • To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start with 1 capsule, 2-3 times per day and slowly increase to 2 capsules over a 2 week period.
Products specifications
Product Type: Amino Acids
Health Concerns: Mood Support , Pain Relief , Sleep , Stress & Anxiety
Features: Non-GMO , Vegan , Kosher , Soy Free , Nut Free , Gluten Free , Dairy Free , Egg Free
Form: Capsules