5-HTP

5-HTP is extracted from the seeds of the Griffonia Simplicifolia.
5-Hydroxy Tryptophan, or 5-HTP, is a precursor to the important neurotransmitter serotonin, which regulates several vital processes in the body; including sleep, emotional stability, pain sensitivity and cravings. A deficit of this neurotransmitter can lead to the following complaints: depression, insomnia, anxiety, migraine and an uncontrollable appetite. 5-HTP can help to reduse these complaints.

Many people who reach for ice cream, sweets and pastries when they feel stressed or depressed are instinctively attempting to increase their uptake of tryptophan to elevate their serotonin levels and improve their mood. Unfortunately, it takes large quantities of these "comfort foods" (with their unhelpful fat, sugar and calories) to significantly affect serotonin levels. Taking 5 HTP in the form of a supplement instead, can not only quickly improve your mood, it can even help control your appetite.

Effects

Improves your sense of well-being and helps to reduce insomnia. Clinical studies show that 5-HTP helps to increase levels of serotonin in the brain. A deficit of this neurotransmitter can lead to the following complaints: depression, insomnia, anxiety, migraine and an uncontrollable appetite. 5-HTP can help to reduse these complaints. Because of its relaxing effect, many rely on 5-HTP when confronted with stress-situations such as exams, as well as to encourage restful sleep. It can be taken regularly one hour before retiring as a remedy for insomnia.

Usage

Take no more than 3 capsules daily, unless prescribed otherwise by your physician. Take with water or fruit juice only (not with milk or other fluids containing proteins). For sleep, take 30-60 minutes before bedtime.

There is some debate going on whether 5-HTP should be combined with vitamin B6 or not. Some people say B6 enhances the effect of 5-HTP, others argue that B6 neutralizes the effect of 5-HTP and that the combination is even dangerous for people with cardio-vascular diseases. One site advising against the combination can be found here..

Ingredients

Ingredients: 250 mg griffiona contain 30,6% 5-hydroxytryptophan, 25 mg rice starch, 5 mg calcium stearate, 250 mg california poppy (Eschscholzia Californica) each capsule.
250 mg griffonia herb contains 30,6% 5-HTP.

Each capsule contains 76,5 mg 5-HTP.

Contains 30 caps.

Warning

Consult your physician if you want to use this product when pregnant or lactating, using MAO inhibitors, antidepressants or other medicines, suffering from cardio-vascular diseases. This product can cause drowsiness. Keep out of reach of children.

Shipping restrictions

Please check if this product is legal in your country. We cannot ship this product to Finland and Norway.

Reviews

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Jul 7, 2004 F.O.R6 said:
     
“Great pill to get a good night sleep after a long working day or during a stressful period. Relaxes body and mind. Just take one in one hour before going to bed.”