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Egg-Free
Gluten-Free
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Soy-Free
Vegetarian
Fish/Shellfish Free
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Overview
Brand
NOW Foods
Item #
3291
UPC #
0647865904038
Ship Weight
0.1 Lb(s)
Servings
60
Dosage
1 Capsule(s)
Description
Now Foods 5-HTP, the intermediate metabolite between the amino acid L-tryptophan and serotonin, is extracted from the bean of an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia). Now Foods 5-HTP provides neurotransmitter supports which supports positive mood. Now Foods 5-HTP is available in a vegetarian formula.
- Neurotransmitter Support
- Natural Source
- Supports Positive Mood
- Vegetarian & Vegan Formula
- Kosher & Halal
- Non-GMO
- Free of Gluten, Soy, Nut, Dairy & Egg
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is a metabolite (a substance produced by metabolism) of the amino acid tryptophan. You may know tryptophan as the substance in turkey that makes you feel like taking a nap after Thanksgiving dinner. 5-HTP is a direct precursor of the important inhibitory neurotransmitter serotonin, which is secreted in response to mood or emotion swings. Serotonin soothes and calms and brings about feelings of contentment. It is also the precursor to the antioxidant and sleep enhancer called melatonin, which is produced in the pineal gland by the conversion of serotonin.
Is 5-HTP safe to take? The FDA has warned that it has found batches with impurities similar to the Japanese batches of tryptophan in 1980.
5-HTP and tryptophan are not the same. 5-HTP is related to tryptophan, but is derived from a different source. The 1980 scare concerning the Japanese tryptophan was attributed to a large batch the Japanese produced that was contaminated during the fermentation and/or filtration process. The contaminant caused affected persons to develop symptoms of EMS (eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome). 5-HTP, unlike tryptophan, is now extracted from the seed of the Griffonia simplicifolia plant and is not produced via bacterial fermentation, virtually eliminating further occurrence of EMS. The contaminant believed to have caused the tryptophan contamination has not been identified as being present in 5-HTP.
Does NOW check for Peak X contamination in the 5-HTP product?
NOW 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is the highest quality >99% pure material available. The culprit in the tryptophan problem some years ago was supposedly due to a compound dubbed Peak X. NOW's 5-HTP is Peak X free. NOW also requires total Impurities [e.g. the synthetic D-form, determined by HPLC] to be not more than 0.5%, Chloride less than 100 parts per million, Tryptophan not more than 0.05%, and Serotonin has to be absent. Our website is a great source for info on NOW's quality efforts particularly under our Elements of Quality section.
Suggested Use
As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, preferably on an empty stomach at bedtime. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Ingredients
| NOW Foods 5-HTP 100 mg - 60 Vegetable Capsules | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other Ingredients: Rice Flour and Hypromellose (cellulose capsule). Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warnings
Caution: For adults only. Not recommended for pregnant/nursing women. Consult physician if taking medications (especially antidepressants), or have a medical condition. May cause drowsiness and mild transient GI symptoms. Take with food in case of GI upset. Keep out of reach of children.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
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Feb 15, 2022
Great supplement
Love that it’s a lozenge. Good taste so no arguments from the teenager taking them😊
Jan 28, 2021
Very rough
Well, health wise I’m assuming they do what they are supposed to do but calling them a ‘lozenge’ is a stretch. After the first one (directions say to let it dissolve, do not chew) my mouth got sore. Those things are ROUGH!!! I ended up dissolving them in boiling water (not an easy task) just to get them useable.
Needless to say, after a week or so I quit using. They need to be smoother and actually have the ability to dissolve.
Needless to say, after a week or so I quit using. They need to be smoother and actually have the ability to dissolve.
Purchased on Jan 5, 2021
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