Swanson
5-HTP 100 mg Extra Strength
Amino acid/Protein60 servings
Looks good our read
The dose here lands inside the range studies actually used.
Dose At dose vs. studied dose
How to takeSuggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with water on an empty stomach.
Quality
How it scores
$9.99 ★ 3.9 (56)
Overall
B
Evidence
B
Dose
A
Formulation
A
Dose check
Is it dosed to do anything?
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L-5 HTP
At the studied dose100 mg / day studies used 100-560 mg · 4 studies
What L-5 HTP 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 Capsule(s)
IngredientAmount%DV
- L-5 HTP as Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract 100 mg -
Other ingredients
Clean formula. The inactive ingredients are standard capsule components.
- Rice Flour: filler; benign but cheap
- Gelatin: capsule shell; neutral unless ethical concern
- May contain one or more of the following
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.
