Allergy Research Group's 5-HTP 50 mg is an amino acid with many benefits and is also known as L-5-Hydroxytryptophan. It is derived from L-Tryptophan, and it is a precursor to serotonin and melatonin in the brain. Serotonin plays a role in sleep, pain sensation, sexual behavior, temperature, and appetite. Melatonin helps regulate sleep and wake cycles. 5-HTP is a chemical by-product of the protein building block L-tryptophan. This 5-HTP 50 mg supplement has many uses.
People take this natural plant supplement for many different possible benefits, including:
- Mood improvement and stabilization
- Decreasing PMS symptoms
- Decreasing painful migraine headaches
- Decreasing pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia
- Chronic headaches
- Helping with insomnia and other sleep disorders
- Decreasing anxiety
- Treating Parkinson’s Disease and general seizure disorders in conjunction with prescription medications
- Increasing weight loss by decreasing and controlling binge eating and decreasing the appetite
- Decreasing premenstrual dysphoric disorder and ADHD
- Controlling other types of psychiatric disorders
- Decreasing hot flashes in postmenopausal women
5-HTP 50 mg from the Allergy Research Group contains Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, and L-leucine.
Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule, 1-3 times daily, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings Per Container: 150
Amount Per Serving:
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan 50 mg
Other Ingredients:
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, L-Leucine.
Warnings:
Not indicated for pregnant or nursing women. Concurrent use with SSRI medications or MAO inhibitors should only be done under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage:
Keep in a cool, dry place.
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
