5-HTP 100mg - 60 Veggie Caps

Product Details

Doctor's Choice 5-HTP (5-hydroxy L-tryptophan) contains a naturally occurring tryptophan metabolite. The seeds of the Griffonia simplicifolia plant are used to extract 5-HTP. In the brain, 5-HTP is converted to serotonin, a neurotransmitter substance found at neuronal junctions (synapses). It has a calming and relaxing effect, which helps to maintain mental and emotional well-being and promotes healthy sleep.

Doctor's Best 5-HTP is thoroughly tested to ensure that it contains no "Peak X."

Benefits:

• Promotes healthy sleep
• Aids in the promotion of calm and relaxation
• Helps Encourage mental and emotional well-being.

5-HTP is is a naturally occurring substance derived from the seed pods of Griffonia simplicifolia. 5-hydroxytryptophan is an intermediate metabolite that helps in the conversion of essential amino acid tryptophan into serotonin. Serotonin is an important constituent that helps in healthy functioning of brain and nervous system. Also known as happy hormone, this natural chemical enhances mood and fights mood swings and anxiety. Therefore, 5-HTP supplements could prove useful in treating various mood or sleep related conditions.

5-HTP improves the quality of sleep as well as the sleep patterns, allowing you to wake up feeling refreshed. It enhances sleep patterns by stimulating the production of melatonin, bodily sleep hormone as well as extending the period of time spent in the sleep stage called REM ("rapid eye movement"). Scientists believe extended REM time period could enhance brain activities in processing and storing information.