5-HTP Time Release Mood & Stress Support 100 mg. - 45 Tablets Natrol

Helps Enhance the Natural Production of Serotonin
There are many supplements that may help improve the levels of serotonin in the body naturally. Natrol’s 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a plant-derived amino acid that aids in the production of serotonin in the body. 5-HTP is the precursor of serotonin and feeding the body with such precursor makes it easier to synthesize serotonin. The body skips the conversion of tryptophan to 5-HTP before it is converted to serotonin. This means that the supplement releases readily available 5-HTP that the body can pick up and immediately turn into serotonin cutting the synthesis of serotonin shorter than eating foods rich in tryptophan.

How Does 5-HTP Work?
The body naturally converts tryptophan into 5-HTP. But over time, the natural levels of 5-HTP declines and it disrupts the body’s ability to convert it to serotonin. It is important to take note that 5-HTP is merely the precursor of serotonin. Without it, the body cannot proceed into the production of serotonin or it will take up longer to produce the neurotransmitter from the raw ingredient – tryptophan. By then, a serotonin imbalance could have already happened resulting in depression and other psychological manifestations.

The Benefits of 5-HTP
Because it is the precursor of serotonin, 5-HTP influences the brain and the central nervous system by raising the conversion of serotonin. Boosting the production of serotonin in the body can lead to a better sleep cycle, temperature regulation, appetite, and sexual desires. It can also help enhance the mood. Many clinicians recommend people suffering from psychological distress to also increase their level of serotonin. On the other hand, several studies noted that the low levels of serotonin are also partly responsible for the rise of obesity levels because the low levels of serotonin can lead to the production of more cortisol – the stress hormone.

Sourced from Natural Ingredients
This supplement is sourced from natural plant-based ingredients. It contains 32 milligrams of Calcium from Dibasic Calcium phosphate. Meanwhile, the 5-HTP is obtained from the seed extracts of Griffonia simplicifolia (100 milligrams). And since the ingredients are made from plant extracts, it is great for vegetarians and vegans alike. Other ingredients that maintain the integrity of this supplement include methylcellulose, glycerin, and microcrystalline cellulose.

Time Release Tablets
The dosage of this supplement is one (1) tablet twice daily with food. For better assimilation, each tablet is made using a proprietary coating so that it does not get dissolved immediately in the stomach. This allows the tablet to travel to the small intestines where it is completely absorbed. The slow release of the 5-HTP takes a maximum period of 10 hours. This means that the body is provided with a steady supply of 5-HTP for conversion into serotonin.