5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) 33mg - 90 capsules

Maintains serotonin levels to combate stress. 5-Hydroxytryptophan, extracted from seeds of the griffonia plant, is a precursor for making serotonin in the human body.

Maintains serotonin levels to combate stress

5-Hydroxytryptophan, extracted from seeds of the griffonia plant, is a precursor for making serotonin in the human body.

Maintaining healthy levels of serotonin is important because low levels are associated with symptoms of low mood, feelings of anxiety, overweight and overeating, carbohydrate craving, and occasional sleeplessness.

Studies with humans and animals have shown that serotonin nerve circuits promote feelings of well being, calm, personal security, relaxation, confidence and concentration. Serotonin neural circuits also help counterbalance the tendency of brain dopamine and noradrenalin (two other major neurotransmitters) to encourage overarousal, fear, anger, tension, aggression, violence, obsessive-compulsive actions, overeating, anxiety and sleep disturbances.

Unfortunately, neuroscience has also discovered that many people suffer from various degrees of brain serotonin deficiency, leading to a host of mental, emotional and behavioral problems.

Recommended Dosage: 33 to 300 mg per day on an empty stomach, generally best to take at bedtime.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsule

*Daily Value not established