5 HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan). HPLC Tested.
What does 5-HTP do?
5-HTP is used by the human body to make serotonin, an important substance
for normal nerve and brain function. Serotonin appears to play significant roles
in sleep, emotional moods, pain control, inflammation, intestinal peristalsis,
and other body functions. Supplemental 5-HTP is naturally derived from the seeds
of the Griffoniu simplicifoliu, a West African medicinal plant.
5-HTP has been used in connection with the following conditions and health
concerns: Depression, Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, Migraine headaches, Weight loss
and obesity, Bipolar disorder/manic depression and Seasonal affective disorder.
Disruptions in emotional well-being, including depression and anxiety, have
been linked to serotonin imbalances in the brain. Individuals with fibromyalgia
often have low serotonin levels in their blood.
Supplements of 5-HTP may increase serotonin synthesis in these cases.
The cause of migraine headaches is related to abnormal serotonin function in
blood vessels, and 5-HTP may help correct this abnormality. Insomnia has been
associated with L- tryptophan deficiency in the tissues of the brain; therefore,
5-HTP may provide a remedy for this condition.
300 mg per day was shown to be effective in reducing many symptoms of fibromyalgia,
including pain. morning stiffness, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. For depression,
300 mg per day is often effective, though much of the research used 5-HTP in
combination with drugs or was uncontrolled. For insomnia, a single 100 mg nighttime
dose of 5- HTP was sufficient to improve the duration and depth of sleep in
one placebo-controlled study. For migraine headaches, amounts ranging from 400-600
mg per day have been shown to be effective at reducing the frequence and severity
of attacks. Appetite reduction and weight loss (averaging 11 pounds in 12 weeks)
has occurred with amounts of 600-900mg daily.
5 HTP supplement is HPLC tested. Each capsule contains
5 HTP 100 mg.
CAUTION:
5-HTP should not be taken with antidepressants, weight-control drugs, other
serotonin-modifying agents, or substances known to cause liver damage, because
in these cases 5-HTP may have excessive effects. Individuals with liver disease
may not be able to regulate 5-HTP adequately, and those suffering from autoimmune
diseases such as scleroderma may be more sensitive to 5-HTP. These people should
not take 5-HTP without consulting a knowledgeable healthcare professional. The
safety of 5-HTP therapy during pregnancy or lactation is not known at this time.
Certain medications interact in a positive and/or negative way with 5-hydroxytryptophan.
Consult your Doctor if you are unsure of the medication you are taking.
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