5-HTP 100mg - 60 Time Release Caplets

5-HTP 100mg - 60 Time Release Caplets

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100 MG 5-HTP TIME RELEASE HIGH POTENCY.

5-htp is a naturally occurring amino acid and is the direct precursor to serotonin and is taken for mood support. It works by increasing the cells output of serotonin. Recent studies have suggested not only is it helpful for depression, but also may be beneficial in helping your body to regulate appetite, sleeping problems, anxiety, and cognitive enhancement. [CAPS]

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Each caplet contains:
100mg
L-5-HTP (L-5-hydroxytryptophan) (Griffonia simplicifolia) (seed)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, carbohydrate gum (cellulose), coating (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], glycerin), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).

Format

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60 Caps

Dosage

1 caplet 3 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Important Information

Contains no artificial preservatives, color or sweeteners; no corn, dairy, starch, wheat or yeast.

Highlights
  • Support for emotional well being.
  • Improves serotonin output.
  • 100mg optimum potency.
  • Time Release Caplets
  • May be helpful for mild to moderate depression.

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5-HTP From Natural Factors to Support Emotional Well Being

What is 5-HTP?
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is a extracted from the seeds of the African Plant,Griffionia simplicifolia. 5-HTP is a metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan. It is a direct precursor of the important inhibitory neurotransmitter serotonin, which is secreted in response to mood or emotion swings. 5-HTP has been favorably compared to tricyclic antidepressants and Prozac for its ability to alleviate depression.

What is Serotonin?
Serotonin is a major player in the regulation of mood and behaviour. It also regulates appetite, the dilation of blood vessels and many other body processes
Serotonin soothes and calms and brings about feelings of contentment. Serotonin regulates mood, behaviour, appetite, dilation of blood vessels and many other body processes. Serotonin is released in response to fullness and regulates appetite. Deficiency of serotonin can lead to overeating and obesity. This also accounts for the fact that when we are under stress our appetite tends to change.

Some people become deficient in serotonin and gain weight because they overeat. Others lose their appetite partly because their brain is reacting to high levels of serotonin released during the stressful time. Serotonin also decreases the diameter of blood vessels. This is helpful in headaches and migraines that are caused by increased blood flow in the brain.

To enhance the body's production of serotonin without taking serotonin itself there are several options. Protein intake is important because it contains the amino acid tryptophan, a precursor to serotonin. A supplement called 5-HTP is an activated form of tryptophan that can also be supplemented to help with the production of serotonin. Vitamin B6, pyridoxine, acts in the cascade to produce serotonin, from tryptophan. The absorption of B6 is improved if all of the B complex vitamins are taken along with it.

Supplementing with 5-HTP may benefit:

- Weight loss
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PMS
- Jet lag
- Headaches/ migraines
- Fibromyalgia
- Aging
-Alzheimer's disease
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