Pure Encapsulations 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) 50 mg

Pure Encapsulations · 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) 50 mg

Pure Encapsulations

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) 50 mg

Amino acid/Protein180 servings

Looks good our read

The dose here lands inside the range studies actually used.

Dose At dose vs. studied dose

How to takeRecommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule, 1-4 times daily, before meals, or as directed by a health professional.

  • Gluten Free
Quality

How it scores

Overall

B

Evidence

B

Dose

A

Formulation

A

Brand

78/100

Dose check

Is it dosed to do anything?

  • 5-HTP

    At the studied dose

    200 mg / day studies used 100-560 mg · 4 studies

What 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

Other ingredients

Clean formula. The inactive ingredients are standard capsule components.

  • Plant Fiber
  • Cellulose: bulking agent
  • Water

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.

The brand

Pure Encapsulations

78/100

Pure Encapsulations shows a strong quality posture and solid transparency, supporting a trustworthy premium-brand profile with no material red flags identified.

Quality 84
Formulation 91
Safety 82
Transparency 89
Value 52
  • ✓ NSF certified
  • ✓ Third-party tested
  • ✓ Effective dosing
  • ✓ Premium ingredients
  • ✓ Research-backed
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