5-Hydroxytryptophan 90 Vegetarian Capsules by Thorne Research

5-Hydroxytryptophan Vegetarian Capsules by Thorne Research are specifically designed to enhance the body’s natural process of producing serotonin. This supplement was made without using any flowing agents that can inhibit bioavailability, and it includes vitamin B6 for optimal performance.

What you can expect from 5-Hydroxytryptophan:

• Increased serotonin levels
• Better sleep
• Decreased cravings for sugary and sweet foods
• Better management of the body’s natural response to stress

What is 5-Hydroxytryptophan? 5-Hydroxytryptophan is an intermediate metabolite that is made when the body starts the process of converting L-tryptophan (an essential amino acid) to serotonin. Since serotonin levels are associated with many essential and behavioral traits, such as mood, sleep, temperature, pain sensation, aggression and appetite, it is essential to maintain optimal levels.

Knowing that 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) begins the process of converting L-tryptophan to serotonin, you might wonder why you shouldn’t simply supplement with L-tryptophan. Actually, supplementing with 5-Hydroxytryptophan is better for the body because it is more effective at stimulating serotonin production than supplementing with the amino acid L-tryptophan. 5-HTP cannot be forced into producing niacin or protein, like L-tryptophan can, so it is completely devoted to boosting your serotonin levels. By supplementing with 5-HTP, you are bypassing the stage before L-tryptophan reacts with the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase and begins to turn into serotonin. This is extremely beneficial for serotonin production because this stage is often interrupted by things like insulin resistance, stress, accelerated age and vitamin deficiencies (such as folate, vitamin C and iron) before serotonin ever gets produced.

5-HTP is also very well absorbed by the body when taken orally, such as with these capsules by Thorne Research. In fact, studies have shown that approximately 70% of the 5-HTP that is taken orally ends up in the bloodstream.

You do not need a transport molecule to be bound to 5-HTP in order for it to be absorbed in the intestines. Also, other amino acids do not have any impact on it whatsoever, so you can take it along with meals and not have to worry about reducing its effectiveness. Another benefit to taking 5-HTP is that it is able to cross the blood-brain barrier simply and effectively, which means that it can also increase synthesis of serotonin within the central nervous system.

Benefits of 5-HTP

In various clinical studies, 5-HTP has proven that it can have a positive impact on sleep, mood, discomfort associated with fatigue and exhaustion, and cravings for carbohydrates. Many studies on people with less than optimal mood status have demonstrated a significant improvement in the overall mood of subjects when they supplemented with 50-30 milligrams of 5-HTP on a daily basis.

The Thorne Research Difference

To further boost the body’s natural serotonin production, Thorne’s 5-HTP formula contains the active form of the vitamin B5 (pyridoxal 5-phosphate), which is also a necessary cofactor for the conversion of 5-HTP to serotonin. Thorne Research creates 5-HTP commercially by extracting it from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.