Product Description
SCIENCE-BASED SEROTONIN PRECURSOR
Mood imbalance is one of the most prevalent concerns affecting an individual’s quality of life. Serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is a monoamine neurotransmitter involved in several crucial physiological processes, especially in modulating mood, cognition, sleep, appetite, learning, memory, and vasoconstriction.[1] Serotonin is synthesized in the intestinal tract as well as in the central nervous system. Inadequate levels of serotonin in the brain have been associated with several disorders.[1] 5‑Hydroxytryptophan (5‑HTP) derived from the seed of Griffonia simplicifolia is a natural precursor needed for the synthesis of serotonin as well as for the neurohormone melatonin.[2] Orally administered serotonin is not able to cross the blood-brain barrier and therefore cannot enter the CNS.[1,2] 5‑HTP, however, is able to cross the blood-brain barrier, where it can then be utilized as a precursor to raise serotonin levels safely and effectively.[2,3]
5-HTP SAP can:
Ingredients:
| Each vegetable capsule of 5-HTP SAP 50 mg contains: | |
|---|---|
| L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5HTP) | 50 mg |
| Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and microcrystalline cellulose in a capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water. | |
| Each vegetable capsule of 5-HTP SAP 100 mg contains: | |
|---|---|
| L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5HTP) | 100 mg |
| Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and microcrystalline cellulose in a capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water. | |
Contains no:
Gluten, soy, wheat, corn, eggs, dairy, preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, starch, or sugar.Directions for use:
Adults: Take 1-2 capsules three times daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 1 year. See info sheet for specific dosage relating to the aforementioned health claims and for durations of use.*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not in tended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Some formulas may be slightly different outside Canada and the US.