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5-HTP 100 mg
Amino acid/Protein
Looks good our read
The dose here lands inside the range studies actually used.
Dose At dose vs. studied dose
How to takeSuggested Usage: Take 1 capsule daily, preferably on an empty stomach at bedtime.
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Kosher
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
Quality
How it scores
$46.90 ★ 4.7 (15)
Overall
B
Evidence
B
Dose
A
Formulation
A
Dose check
Is it dosed to do anything?
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5-Hydroxytryptophan
At the studied dose100 mg / day studies used 100-560 mg · 4 studies
What 5-Hydroxytryptophan is good for
- AnxietyC
Reduce anxiety symptoms
Mood & depression
- Carb intakeC
Cut carb intake
Weight management
- DepressionC
Ease depression symptoms
Mood & depression
- Food intakeC
Eat fewer calories
Weight management
The label
What's in it
Serving size 1 Veg Capsule(s)
IngredientAmount%DV
- 5-Hydroxytryptophan as Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract 100 mg -
Other ingredients
Clean formula. The inactive ingredients are standard capsule components.
- Rice Flour: filler; benign but cheap
- Hypromellose: capsule shell material
Reported interactions
- Interacts with:
- Antidepressants ·Nialamide ·Moclobemide ·Clomipramine ·Carbidopa ·Amitriptyline
- Side effects:
- Vomiting ·Nausea ·Serotonin syndrome
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
