Benefits & Features: Supports serotonin production & levels May support emotional well-being and sleep/wake cycles May promote healthy appetite control and eating behavior Small capsules for easy swallowing Made with high-quality ingredients backed by verifiable science Indications: Ages 18 and up Brain serotonin levels to support emotional well-being Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule, 1-4 times daily, before meals, or as directed by a health professional. Verifiable Science: 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an intermediate in the natural synthesis of the essential amino acid, tryptophan, to serotonin. The enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase adds a hydroxyl group (OH) to tryptophan, forming the 5-HTP intermediate. In the body, it converts to serotonin with the removal of a carboxyl group (COOH) by a second enzyme.1 Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of endocrine and brain activity responsible for emotion, appetite and sleep/wake cycles.2,3 In clinical studies, administration of 5-HTP supported serotonin production.4 The 5-HTP supplied in this supplement is derived from the Griffonia simplicifolia plant. References: Turner EH, et al. Pharmacol Ther. 2006 Mar;109(3):325-38. Bruni O, et al. Eur J Pediatr. 2004 Jul;163(7):402-7. Rondanelli M, et al. Eat Weight Disord. 2012 Mar;17(1):e22-8. Croonenberghs J, et al. Life Sci. 2005 Mar 25;76(19):2171-83.
