5-HTP Complex
5-HTP combined with supportive nutrients for enhanced effects
Amino acids
Essential amino acids
Research: Moderate
Scientific Name
5-Hydroxytryptophan with cofactors
Classifications
Absorption:
enhanced
Source:
multiple
Type:
formulation
Benefits
- Supports healthy mood and emotional wellbeing
- Promotes healthy sleep patterns
- Serves as a precursor to serotonin and melatonin
- May help manage occasional stress
- Supports cognitive function
Specific Properties
- Often combined with vitamin B6 for enhanced conversion
- May include L-Theanine for synergistic calming effects
- Some formulations include GABA for comprehensive relaxation
- May include magnesium for additional support
Safety Notes
Generally recognized as safe when used as directed. Should not be combined with certain antidepressants, particularly SSRIs or MAOIs, due to risk of serotonin syndrome. The FDA temporarily banned tryptophan supplements in 1989 due to a contamination issue with one manufacturer, but properly manufactured tryptophan supplements are now considered safe.
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