5-HTP is an amino acid that our body produces from tryptophan, another amino acid found in protein-rich foods (meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, legumes, and nuts). Once absorbed, 5-HTP crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted in the brain into serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays an essential role in regulating mood, anxiety, appetite, and sleep.
- Used as a sleep aid.
- Helps promote a healthy mood balance.
- Helps relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia.
- Helps reduce the severity and duration of migraines when taken as a preventative.
SUGGESTED USE: Used as a sleep aid.
Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity, including L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John’s wort, antidepressants, pain relievers, over-the-counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan, and anti-nausea and anti-migraine medication.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not use if you have scleroderma.
KNOWN ADVERSE REACTIONS: Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle, or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain.
