5-HTP Supplement - Natural Serotonin Booster

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) - Natural Seratonin Booster

Serotonin Precursor

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5-HTP is a direct precursor to serotonin and boosts serotinin levels naturally. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that is responsible for a happy mood. The more serotonin in your bloodstream, the happier you will be. 5-HTP is derived from the seeds of the Griffonia Simplicifolia, a West African medicinal plant. 

BioSynergy 5-HTP supplement is made from the highest quality raw materials with guarateed potency.

Other ingredients: cellulose, gelatin (capsule) 

About other ingredients

Free of: yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, wheat, sugar, starch, salt, artificial color, flavor, fragrance, and preservatives.

Suggested Usage: As an herbal dietary supplement, take one capsule three times daily with or between meals.

Possible 5-HTP Benefits: 

In addition to the treatment of depression, scientific studies from around the world have indicated serotonin to be effective in:

• Suppressing Appetite 
• Enhancing Sleep 
• Relieving Anxiety 
• Cognitive Enhancement

Actual Study: 5-HTP vs. SSRIs (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor's. Pharmeceutical depression medication)

Dr. W. Poldinger of the Psychiatrische Universitatsklinik in Basel, Switzerland conducted a double blind, multi-center controlled study.

He used patients clinically diagnosed with depression.  Dr. Poldinger found that after week 6, both the patients taking 100 mg of 5-HTP 3 times per day, and those taking 150 mg fluvoxamine (an SSRI) 3 times per day, had equal numbers showing about 50% improvement.

But, 5-HTP proved to be better tolerated (less side effects) than the SSRI. And, 5-HTP had about an 11% lower failure rate than the SSRI group.

Ref:A functional-dimensional approach to depression: serotonin deficiency as a target syndrome in a comparison of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and fluvoxamine. Psychopathology. 1991,24:53-81

*Note: If you are taking an SSRI or antidepressant, check with your health-care provider before taking 5-HTP or L-Tryptophan.

Serotonin Research

According to University of Mississippi researcher Ronald F. Bore, Ph.D., in his article: Serotonin: The Neurotransmitter for the 90’s. Drug Topics. 1994, serotonin is "The Neurotransmitter of the 90s’"

Dr. Bore also states: "Of the chemical neurotransmitter substances, serotonin is perhaps the most implicated in the etiology or treatment of various disorders, particularly those of the central nervous system including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, stroke, obesity, pain, hypertension, vascular disorders, migraine, and nausea."

A Lonely Hearts Supplement? 

The mood-regulating supplement L-5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) may ease the pain of a broken heart, Italian researchers say. When frustrated lovers took 60 milligrams of 5-HTP a day for 3 weeks, they rated their relationship anxiety as less severe. As a precursor to serotonin, 5-HTP may help reverse chemical changes in the brain caused by romantic stress...

The possible benefits of 5-HTP are still being discovered. One thing for sure, our customers tell us all the time this 5-HTP is changing their lives!

Possible 5-HTP Side Effects:

At this time there are no clinically proven side effects with 5-HTP. If you are taking any prescribed drugs from your physician, please check the Drug Interactions before taking this nutritional supplement.

5-HTP Dosage:

As an herbal dietary supplement, take one capsule 2-3 times daily with or between meals or:

Try: 5-HTP 50 mg (5-hydroxytryptophan), 50 mg twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed.

Or: Take L-Tryptophan, 500 mg once in the afternoon and once before bed. If needed after one week, you can take 1000 mg twice daily.
Take these on an empty stomach (one hour before or two hours after meals).

5-HTP or L-Tryptophan, which is likely to help you more?

There is no clear winner because everyone's biochemistry is different. Some people report getting better sleep and other benefits when taking L-Tryptophan and for others, 5-HTP works best. Experience is the only answer. Experiment and let your own experience reveal which one works best for you.

Note: Use either 5-HTP or L-Tryptophan, not both.

5-HTP can be combined with melatonin, GABA, and/or L-theanine to help you destress and wind down for a good night sleep. 

To help you sleep, you can also try:

• 3 mg of melatonin before bed to help you with sleep if needed. Melatonin is OK to take with either 5-HTP or L-Tryptophan. 
• GABA 500 mg once mid-afternoon and once before bed. 
• L-theanine 200 mg once in the morning and once before bed. 
• GABA and L-theanine compliment each other

We also offer all the supplements listed above with nothing but the best ingredients used. Simply write these items down and then use our "Shop by Product" tab to the right of our "Home" page link at the top of this page to find them. Don't forget to add 5-HTP to your cart first!

5-HTP Reviews:

"I have ordered your 5-HTP for some time. I cannot tell you how much it has helped. I often think my extreme mood swings are "cured" and have gotten off it 3 times. Each time my family asks me to please go take a vacation when I try getting off."
L.C. USA

"A few months ago I purchased one bottle of 5-htp for my son with Autism as he has extremely high levels of anxiety. The products certainly helps him with his anxiety levels and he does not outburst nearly as much when he is taking the 5-htp. Therefore I am reordering 3 more bottles."
A.K. from Australia

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*The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.