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Now In: AHS → 5-Hydroxy L-Tryptophan-100mg
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MDQ-2037 |
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0.30 |
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In stock |
| Price: $24.95 |
5-HTP is Peek-X free, European extracted and sourced, you can be assured of safe supplementation.
What do depression, the inability to fall asleep, and compulsive eating have in common?- low serotonin levels. Because the brain, through the amino acid decarboxylase, naturally converts 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) into serotonin, many researchers are looking into its therapeutic use. Studies have found that 5-HTP may be effective in reducing the frequency and severity of headaches, eating behaviors, depression, symptoms of fibromyalgia, anxiety, and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. 5-HTP should not be used in combination with antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or herbs that have MAOI activity
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Functions in the Body:
- Precursor to serotonin
- Influences the synthesis of melatonin
- Influences activities controlled by serotonin, which include mood regulation (anxiety and depression), impulse control (aggression and obsessive behavior), appetite, pain control and sleep
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
| Supplement Facts |
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings per Container: 60 |
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Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
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| 5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan) |
100 mg |
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| * Daily value not established |
Other Ingredients: Celluose, gelatin, magnesium stearate, and water.
Suggested Use
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Suggested Usage: Take 1 to 2 capsules daily, or as directed by a physician.
As part of weight loss programs, it is recommended that 5-HTP be taken 20 minutes before each meal, to act as a natural appetite suppressant and reduce the craving for carbohydrates. Start at 100 mg three times a day. If after four weeks the desired results are not achieved, increase the dosage to 200 mg three times a day. Dosage as high as 300 mg three times a day has been well tolerated; however, do not exceed 900 mg per day. Mild nausea is sometimes reported at higher doses, but is generally temporary.
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Toxicity / Contraindications:
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| May have additive effects with tryptophan, St. John's wort, and SAMe. 5-HTP should not be taken concurrently with anti-depressants except under the supervision of a physician, because 5-HTP increases the activity of these drugs. 5-HTP should also not be taken with the drug Carbidopa. Vitamin B6 taken in doses of 5 milligrams or greater causes 5-HTP to be converted into serotonin before it passes into the brain. Since serotonin does not easily pass the blood-brain barrier as 5-HTP does, this effect is undesirable and can be detrimental. Large doses of 5-HTP may significantly increase serum levels of serotonin which, at least theoretically, may result in the serotonin syndrome which can be very serious, although there have been no reports of the syndrome occurring with use of 5-HTP in humans. 5-HTP has been reported to occasionally cause gastrointestinal upset. 5-HTP should be avoided by pregnant women, nursing mothers and those with significant cardiovascular disease. Do not exceed 900 mg per day.
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