Product Introduction

5-hydroxytryptophan, also known as 5-HTP,  is a chemical by-product of the protein building block L-tryptophan.5-hydroxytryptophan(5-HTP) can not be got directly from food, but L-Tryptohan can be found in food like turkey, chicken, milk, potatoes, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, turnip and collard greens, and seaweed.

5-hydroxytryptophan(5-HTP) has been market as a a dietary supplement and medicine in treating depression or fibromyalgia. It is commercially extracted from from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia.

Effects/Benefits/Uses

5-hydroxytryptophan(5-HTP) works in the brain and central nervous system by increasing the production of the chemical serotonin which have effects at sleep, appetite, temperature, sexual behavior, and pain sensation. While 5-hydroxytryptophan(5-HTP) can increase the synthesis of serotonin in the brain so it can also affects conditions like depression, insomnia, obesity, etc

Studies of 5-hydroxytryptophan(5-HTP) show that taking 150-3000mg dosage very day for 2-4 weeks can improve symptoms of depression.Some early research shows that 5-HTP might be as beneficial as conventional antidepressant therapy for some people.

Reseaches also show that 5-hydroxytryptophan(5-HTP) might improve muscle, activity, also social skills or languages skills.Other Insufficient evidence also show that 5-hydroxytryptophan(5-HTP) can be benefit for treatment of Alcoholism, Alzhemier's disease, anxiety, obesity, migraine headache, fibromyalgia and tesion headache.

Side Effects and Dosage:

Hige dosage of 5-hydroxytryptophan(5-HTP) can be toxic so you should take advice from your health care provider. Generally recommendation is 50mg, 1-3 times per day. For anxiety or depression, the dose is 150 to 300 mg daily. 5-hydroxytryptophan(5-HTP) should not be given to children.