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5-HTP (Griffonia simplicifolia) Seed Extract - 90 Capsules

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5-HTP: The Natural Path to Wellbeing.

Help combat insomnia, depression, weight and balance moods with 5-HTP.  5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an important building block for the human body to form serotonin.  According to medical journals and reviews it is proven that 5-HTP helps improve moods of depressed patients and may aid in weight loss, improve sleep patterns and help panic attacks.  Serotonin plays an important role in the body specially as a neurotransmitter to transport signals between neurons in the nervous system.

Feeling vital and alive and enjoying life and its everyday pleasures are easier when your body works with you to produce a feeling of happiness.  For more than 30 years, the natural dietary supplement 5-Hydroxytryptophan, better known as 5-HTP, has been encouraging the body's ability to feel good.  HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is an extract of Griffonia simplicifolia seeds from coastal West Africa and has been used clinically for more than 30 years for its ability to increase production of serotonin, which is very important to all of the body’s systems. 

Serotonin deficiency has been implicated in mood disorders, appetite control, premenstrual syndrome, autism, eating disorders, fibromyalgia, appetite control, the pain phase of migraine, and other conditions and disorders.  Some serotonin is converted by our pineal gland into melatonin, the hormone that controls our sleep cycle. Thus, serotonin deficiency is also linked to insomnia and other sleep disorders.

How 5-HTP Works.

The brain is one of two natural sources of 5-HTP, an amino acid needed to generate the mood-elevating chemical serotonin.  In nature, 5-HTP is an herbal medication extracted from the seeds of the West African plant Griffonia simplicifolia. 

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Griffonia Simplicifolia Plant

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Griffonia Simplicifolia Seeds

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5-HTP
(5-Hydroxytryptophan)

 

What science has learned is that serotonin and its pre-cursor 5-HTP have direct connections to how well a person feels.  When serotonin levels are out of balance or deficient, mood disorders like anxiety, panic attacks and depression and insomnia are more likely to occur.  A naturally-created sense of wellbeing helps to alleviate symptoms of other medical conditions, making the serotonin support that 5-HTP offers a significant health value.

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5-HTP and Its Uses.

Medical studies, journals and reviews have reported results that 5-HTP, and its role in serotonin stability and production, positively affect a number of health-related circumstances. The natural ability to feel good gives patients an edge in dealing with pain and illness. Serotonin supplement 5-HTP has been proven to advance a patient's state of mind, which is of crucial importance in dealing with both psychological and physical medical conditions.

Beyond its application for antidepressant use in managing moods disorders, 5-HTP has been shown to offer a measurable benefit for symptoms of eating disorders, autism, fibromyalgia, migraine headache pain and premenstrual syndrome. Favorable uses for 5-HTP have also been found for patients with heart disease, narcolepsy and obesity. For insomnia, 5-HTP has been linked to the body's pineal gland in the promotion of melatonin production, the main factor in sleep cycle control.

Because of its ability to be used as a serotonin-producing activator, 5-HTP or 5-Hydroxytryptophan is able to furnish welcome and long-awaited relief to those patients who suffer from some of the most debilitating emotional and physical health problems. For those wishing to consider adding the natural supplement to a daily dietary routine, a doctor's guidance is highly recommended to determine the proper dosage of 5-HTP and length of use. Taken as advised, 5-HTP has the ability to lead to uplifting and healthy results for mood-affected disorders and medical conditions.


5-HTP Ingredients.
Each 190mg capsule contains:  
 
100mg 5-HTP                    
60mg  Asorbic acid (Vitamin C)   
10mg  Pyridoxine(Vitamin B6)    
10mg  Niacin (Vitamin B3)      
10mg  Zinc                             
 
Each gelatin capsule is coated by micro-crystalline cellulose and magnesium sterate.

Suggested use:
Take up to 3 capsules daily.  Do not exceed this dosage without professional advice.

5-HTP Dosages and Precautions:
Dosages for 5-HTP range from 50 mg to 500 mg, depending on its intended use. Any dosage beyond 100 mg daily should be on the advice of a physician. While at times 5-HTP may be used alongside other antidepressants, unless a doctor advises using both, it's best not to mix the supplement with prescription drugs or other herbal remedies because of 5-HTP's tendency to intensify the drugs' effects.  Pregnant and nursing women are cautioned against using 5-HTP as well as patients under care for cardiovascular and kidney conditions, ulcers and cancer.  Keep out of reach of children.  Store in a cool dry place, below 30C.

Side Effects of 5-HTP:
In most cases, 5-HTP is well tolerated, although side effects from taking the dietary supplement are possible. Symptoms of side effects include nausea, breathing difficulties and vomiting. Some users, looking for a rapid response by purposely taking more of the supplement than necessary or recommended, may suffer more serious symptoms including excessive heart rate and high blood pressure.

Avoiding the possibility of an an accidental overdose requires users to realize that serotonin buildup and mood-elevation are chemical occurrences that happen over time, not instantly. Doctors normally recommend starting with a low dosage and gradually increasing it to a level where it is most helpful to a patient.

 

These statements have not been evaluated by any medical authority. The information provided by In2Herbs is not a substitute for medical advice and is for the purpose of educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health care problem without consulting with a qualified practitioner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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