Natural Factors 5-HTP 200mg

Features & benefits

• Helps promote healthy mood balance

• Used as a sleep aid

• Helps relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia

• Helps reduce the severity and duration of migraine headaches when taken as a preventive treatment

• Non-GMO and suitable for vegetarians/vegans

Summary

Natural Factors 5-HTP 200 mg provides a higher dose of this free-form amino acid in timed-release tablets. 5-HTP is a direct precursor to serotonin, which helps promote healthy mood balance and can be used as a sleep aid without creating dependence. The timed-release tablets gradually release 5-HTP to minimize gastrointestinal upset and allow for a steadier increase in serotonin.

5-HTP is naturally sourced from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia and delivered in timed-release tablets that provide a steady and lasting increase in serotonin levels. This format minimizes the risk of rapid spikes or drops that can occur with immediate-release forms of 5-HTP, which is important for individuals looking to promote emotional balance.

Ingredients 

Medicinal Ingredients:

L-5-HTP (L-5-hydroxytryptophan) (Griffonia simplicifolia) (seed) 200 mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:

Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, cellulose, carbohydrate gum, coating (carbohydrate gum, glycerin), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).

Suggested use

Recommended adult dose:

All uses: Use for at least 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start at a lower dose and slowly increase to the effective dose over a 2-week period.

For sleep disturbances: 1 tablet daily with food or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take 60–90 minutes before bedtime. For healthy mood balance: 1 tablet daily with food or as directed by a health care practitioner. For migraine prevention: 1 tablet 3 times daily with food or as directed by a health care practitioner. For fibromyalgia symptoms: 1 tablet 2 times daily with food or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Cautions & warnings

All uses: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are taking carbidopa or health products with serotonergic activity, such as mood balance supplements, cough medication containing dextromethorphan, pain killers, or medications for nausea or migraine. Exercise caution when using this product while driving or using machinery, as you may experience drowsiness or gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience skin hardening, pain or stiffness of muscles or joints, tremors, agitation/confusion, or an increased heart rate. Do not use if you have scleroderma or if you are taking antidepressants. Healthy mood balance and fibromyalgia symptoms: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a psychological disorder such as anxiety or depression. Keep out of the reach of children.

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