Standard 5-HTP
Basic 5-HTP supplement extracted from Griffonia simplicifolia seeds
Amino acids
Essential amino acids
Research: Extensive
Scientific Name
5-Hydroxytryptophan
Classifications
Absorption:
high
Source:
griffonia_simplicifolia
Type:
plant_extract
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
- Typically standardized to 98% purity
- Faster acting than L-Tryptophan
- Higher potency at lower doses compared to tryptophan
- Often used for mood and sleep 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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