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Natural Factors 5-HTP 100 mg - 60 caplets
- Boosts mood - without the side effects of antidepressants.
- Raises serotonin levels in the brain.
- Helps you STAY a sleep if you are waking due to stress.
- High potency means taking less tablets each day.
Helps Weight Loss
5-HTP is a metabolite of the amino acid Tryptophan. Proteins in the food we eat provide us with amino acids. One of those amino acids is Tryptophan. Tryptophan is broken down by vitamins, enzymes and other co-factors, into 5-HTP and then 5-HTP is turned into serotonin.
A healthy liver is essential to proper conversion of Tryptophan to 5-HTP and then serotonin. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that tells your brain that you are satisfied and do not need to eat anymore. Serotonin deficiency contributes to weight gain, depression, sleeplessness and other symptoms. Low serotonin levels also lead to carbohydrate cravings (sugar cravings) and overeating. 5-HTP reduces appetite, while it also enhances your mood, and increases your energy levels.
Improves Mood and Sleep
5-HTP has also been extensively researched for the treatment of depression, insomnia and other sleep disorders. 5-HTP allows for natural sleep without the drugged feeling in the morning which can occur in those taking prescription sedatives.
5-HTP provides natural relief for depression and related problems like anxiety without the side effects of pharmaceutical alternatives.
Weight loss is another benefit achieved from taking 5-HTP. One small, but well-controlled trial using 900mg a day of 5-HTP in 20 obese individuals found that during the first 6 weeks of the study where the participants were allowed to eat their usual diet and the following 7 to 12 weeks where they were placed on a diet, researchers found a significant weight loss in the 5-HTP group but not in those taking a placebo or fake pill.
Natural Factors 5-HTP is enteric coated. Other 5-HTP products can cause nausea when optimal doses are taken. When 5-HTP is enteric-coated no nausea occurs.
Make sure that you take a multivitamin with minerals to ensure you get adequate levels of magnesium, vitamin B6 and niacin (vitamin B3) because these nutrients work to aid in the conversion to 5-HTP. If you are taking MAO inhibitors, SSRIs (Prozac, Luvox, Paxil, Effexor, Zoloft) and/or the tricyclic antidepressants (Elavil, Tofranil, Pamelor) or St. Johns wort do NOT take 5-HTP without discussing it with your health care provider.
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Note
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Ideally, take 5-HTP on an empty stomach for maximum absorption. This means 1 hour before a meal or at least 2 hours after a meal.
Contains no artificial preservatives, color or sweeteners; no corn, dairy, soy, starch, wheat or yeast.
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Suggested Usage
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1 caplet, 1-2 times per day or as directed by a health professional. Keep out of reach of children.
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Formula
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Each Enteric coated Caplet contains:
* 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan*) ...100 mg
* (99% pure 5-hydroxytryptophan)
* 99% pure 5-hydroxytryptophan)
In a base of dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, coating, purified water, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).
*No Peak-X
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More Information
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Sources
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Natural Factors Inc.
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5-HTP
SKU Number: 2829
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