Product Description
Why choose 5-HTP by Seeking Health?
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays an essential role in mood regulation, melatonin production, and appetite control. Many mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are associated with inadequate serotonin levels. Management of these disorders focuses on reestablishing healthy brain serotonin levels. As a precursor of melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, serotonin can exert a direct, favorable effect on sleep regulation. Low levels of serotonin can lead to low melatonin levels, and consequently to a disrupted sleep cycle and poor sleep quality. Serotonin is also a key player in appetite regulation, in part by helping to signal satiety. Additionally, research indicates that abnormal serotonin levels may play a role in both fibromyalgia and migraine headaches. Serotonin is manufactured in the brain from the essential amino acid, tryptophan. Once carried across the blood-brain barrier, tryptophan is metabolized to serotonin via the intermediate 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Although serotonin is present elsewhere in the body, it is unable to cross the blood-brain barrier. Consequently, the brain must provide for all its serotonin needs through synthesis within the brain. In order to maintain healthy serotonin levels, the brain requires an adequate supply of tryptophan. However, many obstacles can impede tryptophan transport into the brain, including competition with other amino acids for transport carriers across the blood-brain barrier, activity of the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase (which catalyzes the conversion of tryptophan to 5-HTP), and competing needs for tryptophan elsewhere in the body. Unlike tryptophan, 5-HTP can easily cross the blood-brain barrier without a transport carrier and is transported into the brain without competition. Experimental and clinical studies have found that 5-HTP is an effective means of raising brain serotonin levels, as well as levels of melatonin, thereby promoting beneficial changes for many individuals with low levels of these important brain chemicals.Key Benefits and Actions of 5-HTP by Seeking Health :
Many studies have cited benefits of supplemental 5-HTP in mood regulation, sleep quality, and appetite control in individuals with mood imbalances, disrupted sleep cycles, and unhealthy weight levels, respectively.
What makes 5-HTP by Seeking Health superior to other 5-HTP supplements on the market?
50 mg of 5-HTP is supplied in each easy-to-swallow vegetarian capsule. It absorbs faster than most 5-HTP supplements and is a natural extract of the seeds of the Griffonia plant and is certified free of Peak X. Adverse Reactions : Occasional, mild side effects have been reported, including nausea and drowsiness. This product is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.
Suggested Use: 1 to 2 capsules daily with food.
Supplement Facts
| AMT | DV |
* = Daily Value Based on a standard 2,000 calorie daily intake
** = Daily Value Not Established
Ingredients
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan; 50mg*
Other Ingredients
Vegetarian capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water), L-leucine, cellulose, and silicon dioxide.
Warnings
Store in a cool, dry place (59-85 degrees) away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
Additional Information
| Product Name | 5-HTP - 100 Vegetarian Capsules |
|---|---|
| Height | 3.9 |
| Width | 2 |
| Brand | Seeking Health |
| UPC | 828054148109 |
| MPN | 025-05-001-51 |
| Age | Child, Adult |
| Delivery | Vegetarian Capsule |
| Return Policy | 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. Merchandise must be in original packaging and in resalable condition. |
| Weight Unit | 0.1 lbs |
| SKU | 025-05-001-51 |
| Serving Size | 1 Capsule |
| Servings Per Container | 100 |
| Cost Per Serving | $0.20 |
| Ingredients | L-5-Hydroxytryptophan; 50mg* |
| Other Ingredients | Vegetarian capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water), L-leucine, cellulose, and silicon dioxide. |
| Does not contain | Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Nuts, Corn, Prebiotics |
| Lifestyle | Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Warnings | Store in a cool, dry place (59-85 degrees) away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. |
| Retail Price | $20.00 |
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Product Questions
Questions on 5-HTP - 100 Vegetarian Capsules
- 5HTP and GABA7/12/12 1:12 PM
- Hello. Wondering if 5HTP and GABA can be used together? What is your recommendation? Thank you!
Hello -
GABA and 5-HTP may be taken together for most people. I recommend starting with one at a time first to see how you respond. If you respond well enough to one, then the other may not be needed.
Both GABA and 5-HTP work to calm one down so be sure to not take too much of either. If you take both, you will likely need less of each one due to their synergistic affect on neurotransmission.
Be sure to discuss with your doctor if it is recommended for you to take GABA or 5-HTP.
In health,
Dr Lynch
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- 5-HTP vs l-Tryptophan4/22/13 2:52 PM
- Hi Dr lynch
Low serotonin can cause constipation. Which one is better as supplemen for thist: l-tryptophan or 5htp?
And also, for depression, is it ok to take this supplement in addition to Effexor?
And again which one: l-tryptophan or 5htp?
Thank yoi
Hello -
5-HTP is safer to take than L-Tryptophan and is more direct to supporting serotonin production.
If you are taking Effexor, you will have to talk with your doctor about 5-HTP as Effexor helps recycle serotonin. If you make more serotonin with 5-HTP, you may make too much.
Keep in mind that SSRI medications only slow the breakdown of serotonin - they don't make it. Thus, if you are low in serotonin already, than the SSRI won't help much.
Talk with your doctor.
In health,
Dr Lynch
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- Hi Dr lynch
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Customer Reviews
- Review by Stacy
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This product has definitely helped to increase my mood and decrease my anxiety. Love that it is so pure! (Posted on 3/24/13)Effectiveness Purity Quality - Review by Ashley
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I've been taking 5-HTP before sleep since i read "The Mood Cure" a couple years ago. I definitely feel a difference in my day the next day. Without this product and some that enhance it, like L-Tryptophan and Melatonin, my sanity and mood will be questionable. I take these products, particularly 5-HTP so i don't have to wonder how i'll feel the next day. It really helps me be happy, sane, calm.Effectiveness Purity Quality
This brand is especially good. I love knowing there isn't any Magnesium Stearate or other hard to digest fillers. The only things that could make it better would be: Bigger Bottle for a Larger Quantity; Glass Containers with Metal Lids (to cut down on the use of fossil fuels and limit the harmful effects on our environment and ultimately ourselves). (Posted on 1/10/13)
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