Description
5-HTP Capsules from Jarrow Formulas® might have a positive effect on overall health by promoting emotional wellbeing‚ melatonin production‚ a healthy sleep cycle‚ and by regulating appetite.
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a chemical by-product of the protein building block L-tryptophan. The 5-HTP in the supplement from Jarrow Formulas® is derived from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia‚ an African plant. Its seeds are shown to contain up to 20% 5-HTP‚ by weight.
5-HTP is known to help the brain and the central nervous system by increasing the production of the chemical called serotonin. Serotonin plays an important role in the body‚ especially in transporting signals between neurons. Serotonin may affect sleep‚ appetite‚ temperature‚ and pain sensation.
Since it is also involved in the production of melatonin‚ the supplement may help improve the sleep cycle. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland‚ a small gland in the brain that helps control sleep cycles.
5-HTP Capsules from Jarrow Formulas® contains no wheat‚ gluten‚ soybeans‚ dairy‚ eggs‚ fish/shellfish‚ and peanuts/tree nuts.
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.
- MFG # HTP50
- UPC # 790011150442
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Amount Per Serving / % DV
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) 100mg / *
*Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients
Cellulose‚ magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and silicon dioxide. Capsule consists of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
No wheat‚ no gluten‚ no soybeans‚ no dairy‚ no egg‚ no fish/shellfish‚ no peanuts/tree nuts.
Dosage
Take 1 capsule per day on an empty stomach or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.
Precautions
If you have a medical condition‚ are pregnant‚ lactating‚ trying to conceive‚ under the age of 18‚ or taking medications (especially SSRIs‚ MAOs‚ or sedatives)‚ consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
Allergy / Dietary Needs
- Dairy Free
- Egg Free
- Fish Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Peanut Free
- Wheat Free
- Crustacean Shellfish Free