Mood imbalance is one of the most prevalent concerns affecting an individual’s quality of life. Serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is a monoamine neurotransmitter involved in several crucial physiological processes, especially in modulating mood, cognition, sleep, appetite, learning, memory, and vasoconstriction.[1] Serotonin is synthesized in the intestinal tract as well as in the central nervous system.
Inadequate levels of serotonin in the brain have been associated with several disorders.[1]
5‑Hydroxytryptophan (5‑HTP) derived from the seed of Griffonia simplicifolia is a natural precursor needed for the synthesis of serotonin as well as for the neurohormone melatonin.[2] Orally administered serotonin is not able to cross the blood-brain barrier and therefore cannot enter the CNS.[1,2] 5‑HTP, however, is able to cross the blood-brain barrier, where it can then be utilized as a precursor to raise serotonin levels safely and effectively.[2,3]
5-HTP SAP can:
- Help promote a healthy mood balance [3,4]
- Help relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia [5]
- Be used as a sleep aid [6]
- Help alleviate the severity and duration of migraine headaches when taken as a prophylactic [7]
Supplement Facts
Ingredients:
| Each vegetable capsule contains: |
| L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5HTP) |
50 mg |
|
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and microcrystalline cellulose in a capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water. |
Contains no:
Gluten, soy, wheat, corn, eggs, dairy, preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, starch, or sugar.
Directions for use:
Adults: Take 1-2 capsules three times daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 1 year. See info sheet for specific dosage relating to the aforementioned health claims and for durations of use.
