Description
5-HTP short for 5-hydroxytryptophan, is a compound produced in the body from the amino acid tryptophan. 5-HTP acts as a precursor to the important “feel good” brain chemical serotonin and the “sleep” hormone melatonin. Supplementation with 5-HTP can help boost these important brain chemical and in turn promote healthy mood, sleep and reduce pain sensation. CanPrev’s 5-HTP is naturally derived from the african plant Griffonia simplicifolia and enhanced with Vitamin B6 and Magnesium which are important cofactors to help the body convert and utilize 5-HTP.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
- Helps to promote healthy mood balance
- Helps relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia
- Helps to reduce the severity and duration of migraine headaches when taken as a prophylactic
- Can be taken as a sleep aid
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients:- Each capsule contains
- 5-HTP (5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan) 100mg
- Magnesium (magnesium bisglycinate) 60mg
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl) 33.3mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate, vegetable capsule.
Instructions
Adults: Take 1 capsule 3 times per day with food or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
For use as a sleep aid, take 1 or 2 capsules 45 minutes before bedtime or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 1 capsule, 1 to 2 times per day, and slowly increase to the effective dose over a 2-week period, for optimal results take a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 1 year.