5-HTP Supreme
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5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a precursor of serotonin biosynthesis. It is synthesized from L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid found naturally in food proteins such as turkey and milk, and requires vitamin B6 as a cofactor. 5-HTP is produced primarily by enterochromaffin cells in the gastrointestinal tract as well as raphe nuclei in the brainstem where it is then converted to serotonin. Serotonin produced in the gastrointestinal tract stimulates physiological functions including vasoconstriction, uterine contraction, bronchoconstriction, gastrointestinal motility and platelet aggregation1. At the brain level, serotonin inhibits excitatory neurotransmission and modulates the wakefulness phase, attention, psychological attitude (anxiety and depression), sexual behavior, appetite, thermoregulation, motor skills, migraines, vomiting, nociception as well as aggression.
Adults: Take 1 capsule three times daily or as recommended by your healthcare professional. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal upset, start at 50-100 mg, 2 to 3 times daily and gradually increase to the effective dose over a 2-week period. Take with food. For symptoms of fibromyalgia, use for at least 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a healthcare professional for use beyond one year.
Medicinal ingredients: L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Grionia simplicifolia-Seed) 50 mg,
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-phosphate) 10 mg
Non medicinal ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, L-leucine.
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