5-HTP Supplements
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) supplements are sourced from wild crafted seeds of the plant Griffonia simplicifolia, native to Central and West Africa. 5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin, the neurotransmitter important for healthy sleep-wake cycles and moods.
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5-HTP Info
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) supplements are sourced from wild crafted seeds of the plant Griffonia simplicifolia - native to Central and West Africa. 5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin, the neurotransmitter important for healthy sleep wake cycles and moods. It may support levels of serotonin in the body.
Many aspects of our health are influenced by serotonin, including our digestive tract, sleep-wake cycle, appetite, sex drive, mood, and many other areas, which are being researched.
5-HTP may be beneficial to many but does come with precautions. As well as discussing whether 5-HTP is right for you with a health practitioner, we encourage low doses to begin with (50mg). Find out more in our blog.
5-HTP Benefits
Clinical studies comparing 5-HTP with prescription drugs have shown identical results using the standard depression scale with human study groups. Other studies have demonstrated the benefits of 5-HTP supplementation in cases of anxiety, panic disorder, sleep difficulties, and weight management problems. Some cases of tinnitus may also benefit.
5-HTP Side Effects
Temporary digestive upsets can occur if 5-HTP is not taken with food.
Vivid dreams or nightmares can happen while the body adjusts to higher serotonin levels initially.
Contraindicated for children, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers and those with cardiovascular, kidney or liver disease.
People taking medication for Parkinson’s disease, on SSRI drugs (e.g. Prozac) or any of the group of MAOI antidepressants should not supplement 5-HTP as well. Check with your doctor if you’re not sure what class of medication you’re taking.
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My experience
I have chronic sleep issues and have used this product to help with this. While I find it does help with sleep I also find that I get bad headaches and have very vivid dreams when I take it. I won’t continue with it and hope to find something else for sleep,
Lesli
16/10/18
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5-HTP Manages Stress and keeps me calm
I’ve been taking 5-HTP for a few years now and Wouldnt want to be without it. Keeps me calm and manages stress, usual day to day stress, nothing major just work and kids and being a busy mum and taking 150mg a day every day makes the days so much more pleasant and definitely sleep better. I do go off it now and then to give my body a rest, to reset it, but usually within a month I’m noticing the change without and I’m ordering more!! Fantastic product.
Lee
28/09/18
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Good for mood
I found I got 3 hours uninterrupted sleep taking these, as opposed to 1 or 2 without help. But has definitely helped with moods so I will continue taking them.
Anna
21/09/18
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