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5-Hydroxytryptophan: A Serotonin Precursor for Mood and Sleep Support
Thorne’s 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a high-quality supplement designed to support a healthy mood, manage stress, and promote restful sleep. 5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid that serves as the direct building block for the synthesis of serotonin, a crucial neurotransmitter. This formula is enhanced with the active, most usable form of vitamin B6 (P-5-P), an essential cofactor that the body needs to convert 5-HTP into serotonin. It’s a foundational choice for individuals seeking to naturally support their emotional well-being and sleep patterns.
How It Works: The Science of Serotonin Production
The brain’s level of serotonin is essential for feelings of well-being. This formula works by providing the direct precursors the body needs to optimize its own serotonin production.
Promoting a Positive Mood and Managing Stress
Serotonin is often called the “feel-good” neurotransmitter because of its significant role in regulating mood and emotions. By providing a direct source of 5-HTP, which readily crosses the blood-brain barrier, this supplement helps to maintain healthy serotonin levels. This can promote a positive outlook, help manage feelings of stress, and support emotional resilience.
Supporting Restful Sleep Cycles
In the brain, serotonin is converted into melatonin, the body’s primary sleep hormone. Therefore, supporting healthy serotonin levels during the day is a key step in promoting the natural production of melatonin at night. By providing the necessary building blocks, 5-HTP helps to regulate the circadian rhythm, making it easier to fall asleep and achieve a more restorative sleep cycle.
- ✅ Promotes a positive mood and emotional well-being
- ✅ Provides the direct precursor for the body’s serotonin production
- ✅ Supports restful sleep by aiding in melatonin synthesis
- ✅ Includes active Vitamin B6 (P-5-P) to enhance serotonin conversion
- ✅ Sourced from the seeds of the Griffonia simplicifolia plant
Product Ingredients
Supplement Facts:
Suggested Use: Take 1-2 capsules three times daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Serving Size: Two Capsules
Servings Per Container: 45
| Ingredient | Amount | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) | 6.8 mg | 400% |
| 5-Hydroxytryptophan | 100 mg | ** |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide.
**Daily Value (DV) not established.
ALLERGY WARNING
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
WARNING
If pregnant or nursing, do not use this product.
INTERACTIONS
5-Hydroxytryptophan is contraindicated for concurrent use with antidepressant medications (SSRIs, MAOIs, tricyclics), carbidopa, or tramadol.
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