5HTP, 50 mg (L-Hydroxytryptophan) (Also known as 5-HTP) (100 capsules) (Mfr: AMNI - Advanced Medical Nutrition - by Douglas Labs) (Professional quality product)
Product Number: EM-5HTPMSRP:
Your price: $42.40
You save 20%
Usually ships in 3-5 business days (Mon-Fri excluding postal holidays)
Note: Representative picture may be of different size, form, or flavor than the actual product.
| Manufacturer's Product Comments/Description |
A natural and safe alternative to tryptophan. L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is used by the body to synthesize serotonin, a neurohormone needed for melatonin production, appetite regulation, and mood regulation. 5-HTP is a natural product extracted from the seeds of the Griffonia plant, unlike tryptophan which is produced synthetically or through bacterial fermentation. Plus, 50 mg. of 5-HTP is roughly equivalent to 500 mg. of tryptophan. Certifed free of "Peak X".
| Manufacturer's Product Details/Ingredients |
Each capsule contains:50 mg 5-L-HydroxyTryptophan (5HTP)
Free of all common allergens (antigens) and does not contain artificial additives.
Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule one to two times daily, or as directed by health care professional.
NOTE: It is important to take 5-HTP away from any protein food. One product manufacturer suggests taking it 45 minutes before or three hours after a protein meal.
Contraindications to 5-HTP use or conditions under which 5-HTP use should only be under the supervision of a physician are:
Cardiovascular Diseases (high blood pressure, post-stroke, post-heart attack); Extremely Elderly Persons; those with Parkinsons; Disease, Cancer or Autoimmune Diseases(Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus); Lung Diseases; Chronic Alcoholism; Liver diseases (hepatitis or cirrhosis); parasitic infection; AIDS; Anorexia Nervosa; Low protein Diets; Allergies (severe); Myalgia (persistent pain and weakness of the muscles); Peripheral Neuropathy (pain weakness of the muscles); Rash or Flushing; Edema; Nausea; Diarrhea; Sickle cell anemia; hemophilia; Pregnancy
Concurrent drug use: 5-HTP should not be used if taking: Anti-depressant drugs; Monoamine oxidase inhibitors; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's e.g., Prozac); Tricyclic medications; Weight Loss medications (i.e., dextenfluramine); Anti-parkinson medications (e.g., L-dopa); Barbiturates and other tranquilizing drugs; Antihistamines and cold medications; Alcoholic beverages; Intravenous (illegal I.V.) drugs; Cancer chemotherapy or antibiotic medications.
Warning: Dosages of 5-hydroxy L-tryptophan (5-HTP) greater than 100 milligrams per day should be taken only under the guidance of a physician. 5-HTP use at doses greater than 100mg per day should be taken with the prescription drug carbadopa to prevent excessive levels of serotonin production in the peripheral blood circulation. 5-HTP can increase the effect oftranquilizing drugs and can impair the ability to drive an automobile.
