5-HTP (L-5 Hydroxytryptophan)

5-HTP is a complex formulated to help those individuals coping with modern day stresses and strains which may be effecting sleep or mood balance. This unique formula is designed to help you switch off from a busy day and aid a restful sleep in just 1-2 capsules a day. 5-HTP is a chemical created from an essential amino acid, which is then converted into serotonin. With our modern lifestyles, it can be hard to switch off after a long day and many of us find it difficult to wind down and get good quality sleep. Erratic eating habits may also contribute to low levels of serotonin. Serotonin is converted to melatonin, which is used by the body to create our sleep-wake cycle. When levels are low we find it hard to relax and drift off to sleep. The 100 mg of 5-HTP per capsule may support serotonin levels, which combined with Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Finally the inclusion of valerian, which has also been traditionally used to reduce symptoms of anxiety and promote quality of sleep. 5-HTP L-5-Hydroxytryptophan Complex Vegetable Capsules are suitable for vegans and are soya, dairy and gluten free.

Key Features:

Tested on animals?
No

Vegan or vegetarian?
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Allergens:
5-HTP L-5-Hydroxytryptophan Complex Vegetable Capsules are suitable for vegans and are soya, dairy and gluten free.

Caution:
5-HTP should not be taken with antidepressants, weight-control drugs, other serotonin-modifying agents, or substances known to cause liver damage, because in these cases 5-HTP may have excessive effects. People with liver disease may not be able to regulate 5-HTP adequately and those suffering from autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma may be more sensitive than others, to 5-HTP.23 These people should not take 5-HTP without consulting a knowledgeable healthcare professional. The safety of taking 5-HTP during pregnancy and breast-feeding is not known at this time. Consult your doctor before taking.

Type:
Pack of 30

Ingredients:

Magnesium (as oxide, bisglycinate), 5-HTP (L-5-hydroxytryptophan from standardised Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract), Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Root Powdered Extract, Vegetable Capsule Shell (hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose), Bulking Agent: microcrystalline cellulose, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl, pyridoxal-5'-phosphate), Anti-caking Agents (silicon dioxide, vegetable magnesium stearate).

Dose:

1-2 daily.