Natural Factors 5-HTP

Helps improve mood
Combats insomnia by improving sleep quality
Relieves the pain of fibromyalgia
Helps prevent migraines

Overview
5-HTP is an amino acid vital to the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Low serotonin is linked to many common conditions including depression, sleeplessness, migraines, and fibromyalgia. By improving serotonin levels, Natural Factors 5-HTP can help support emotional well-being, improve sleep quality, relieve the pain of fibromyalgia, and prevent migraines.

Medicinal Ingredients
Each enteric coated caplet contains:

L-5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) (Griffonia simplicifolia) (seed)
50 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, enteric coating (ethylcellulose, medium chain triglycerides, oleic acid, carbohydrate gum [cellulose], glycerin, sodium alginate, stearic acid), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).

Suggested Use
5-HTP is an intermediate metabolite between L-tryptophan and serotonin. Supplementing with 5-HTP provides natural support for sleep, emotional well-being, and relief of fibromyalgia symptoms. Enteric coated caplets minimize gastric discomfort and optimize absorption.

Advanced Info
Happiness, health, and general well-being are closely tied to the secretion of various hormones, neurotransmitters, and other chemical messengers. One of these, serotonin, has a powerful influence over our emotional state, sleep habits, and pain tolerance. Many chronic diseases, including depression, have been clinically linked to low serotonin levels. Serotonin is made in our bodies, but the building blocks it needs are often lacking. Natural Factors 5-HTP provides those necessary building blocks in the form of 5-hydroxytryptophan, a direct precursor to serotonin. By boosting serotonin levels, 5-HTP is clinically shown to enhance mood, fight depression, relieve insomnia by improving sleep quality, prevent migraines, and relieve pain from fibromyalgia.
5-HTP is a derivative of tryptophan, the compound in turkey responsible for that sleepy, satisfied feeling. Because it is one step closer to serotonin than tryptophan, it is more effective at relieving symptoms associated with low serotonin. Unlike prescription antidepressants, 5-HTP boosts serotonin levels without unpleasant side effects, and does not create dependence. While 5-HTP can sometimes cause mild gastrointestinal side effects, Natural Factors enteric-coated caplets are designed to dissolve in the intestines rather than the stomach, significantly reducing the potential for nausea.