Thorne 5-Hydroxytryptophan

5-HTP increases serotonin levels to promote restful sleep and decrease sugar cravings. It contains pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, the active form of vitamin B6 and the necessary cofactor for the conversion of 5-HTP to serotonin.

Size

90 capsules

Benefits

• To further facilitate serotonin production, Thorne's 5-HTP formula contains pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, the active form of vitamin B6 and the necessary cofactor for the conversion of 5-HTP to serotonin. 5-HTP is commercially produced by extraction from the seeds of the African plant, Griffonia simplicifolia.

Derived from natural flavours and natural colours.

Gluten, soy and dairy-free.

Usage Instructions

Helps to promote healthy mood balance and used as a sleep aid. Use for a minimum of 1 week to see beneficial effects. Consult a health professional for use beyond one year. Recommended Dose (Adults): Take with food. To promote healthy mood balance: Take 1-2 capsules three times daily or as recommended by a health professional. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 1 capsule three times daily and slowly increase to effective dose over a period of 2 weeks. For use as a sleep aid: Take 2-4 capsules daily or as recommended by a health professional. Take 30-45 minutes before bedtime.

Ingredients

Medicinal Ingredients: Per Capsule: L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia simplicifolia) (seed) 50 mg Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate 3.4 mg Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide.

NPN: 80060101