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5-HTP
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DESCRIPTION
When used with a program of reduced intake of dietary calories and increased physical activity, 5-HTP can help in weight management by reducing carbohydrate cravings.
5-HTP, or 5-Hydroxytryptophan, is actually a chemical by-product from an amino acid known as L-Trytophan. Put simply, it is a chemically modified version of Tryptophan. 5-HTP has been found to provide a number of benefits to the human body, especially when it comes to their mental health and well-being. Your body uses this compound to create a chemical known as serotonin, which is a vital neurotransmitter, particularly for when it comes to mental health.
Recommended Dose: Adults: Take 3 Capsules 3 times per day.
Take 30 minutes prior to meal. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 100 mg 2 – 3 times per day and slowly increase to effective does over 2 week period.
5-HTP is produced naturally from the amino acid L-Tryptophan, which can also be purchased as a supplement, so which is better? Well, whilst L-Tryptophan can still provide a number of benefits, particularly those regarding a person’s mental health and well-being, as 5-HTP is a direct precursor to serotonin, this means that it is converted much easier, much quicker, and it is much purer, so therefore, the body has less work to do in order to convert 5-HTP into serotonin as Tryptophan is a precursor to 5-HTP.
Medicinal Ingredients
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Recommended Use or Purpose
Supplement Facts
Warnings
Allergy Statement
Pricing
Medicinal Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients:
L-5-HTP (5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan – Seed) – 100 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Vegetarian Capsules.
Recommended Use or Purpose
- To be used with a program of reduced intake of dietary calories and increased physical activity (if possible) to help in weight management by reducing carbohydrate cravings.
Supplement Facts
Warnings
Caution(s): Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity, which may include, but not limited to, L-tryptophan, S Adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John’s wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over the counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea medication, anti-migraine medication or if symptoms persist or worsen.
Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain or if you experience skin changes.
Contraindication(s): Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this product if you have scleroderma.
Known Adverse Reaction(s): Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness.
Allergy Statement
Allergy Statement: This product is made in a facility that handles milk by-products/derivatives, gluten, shellfish, soy, peanuts and other tree nuts. This product may contain milk by-products/derivatives, gluten, shellfish, soy, peanuts and other tree nuts.
Disclaimer: The above description does not constitute medical advice and is for informational purposes only and has not been evaluated by Health Canada, CFIA, or FDA. Please consult a properly licensed medical professional before consuming nutritional supplements. This product is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure any disease.
Pricing
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The Benefits
There are a number of benefits associated with 5-HTP, and whilst listing them all may be a bit of a stretch, we can look at some of the most common and most important benefits. These include:
One of the main benefits of 5-HTP is the fact that it has been proven to help lift a person’s mood and make them feel better. Because of this, rather than prescription drugs, more and more people suffering with stress, anxiety, and depression, are instead using 5-HTP supplements to help improve their mental health. 5-HTP is converted by the body into serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter responsible for how we feel and function mentally. Put simply, the more serotonin we have, the better we feel.
Another great benefit of this supplement is the fact that it also helps to promote a healthy night’s sleep. Once the 5-HTP has been converted into serotonin, it then helps us to relax and unwind, which in turn can promote a good night’s sleep. On top of that, serotonin actually helps us to feel sleepy once it gets dark, so again, the more there is, the easier we’ll find it to drift off at night.
A particularly surprising benefit associated with 5-HTP, is the fact that it does actually appear to function as a very potent and powerful weight loss supplement. In one study, two groups of people were separated and were given the same diet and exercise routines to follow for 12 weeks, with the first six weeks being a normal diet, and the second six weeks being a low calorie diet. One group took a 5-HTP supplement, whilst the other group took a placebo. The study noted that the placebo group’s weight stayed the same, whereas those taking 5-HTP, lost between 2 and 3% of their bodyweight.
Another great benefit of 5-HTP is the fact that it is believed to help increase a person’s energy levels by increasing their metabolism. This would also explain why it functions as an effective weight loss supplement in the process.
