5-HTP 100 mg by SFI Health – Serotonin Production Support Supplement
5-HTP 100 mg capsules by SFI Health provide plant-derived 5-HTP from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract in a vegetarian capsule. Each capsule supplies 100 mg of this building block for serotonin production, with 100 capsules per bottle.
For people considering mood support, 5-HTP offers a focused approach to the pathway that makes serotonin. Review your medicines and other supplements with a healthcare professional before use, particularly anything that also affects serotonin.
Key 5-HTP 100 mg Benefits
- Provides a serotonin precursor, a building block your body uses to make the chemical messenger involved in normal emotional regulation.
- Supports the biochemical pathway connecting serotonin to melatonin, the hormone involved in the body's normal sleep and wake timing.
- Supplies plant-derived 5-HTP for serotonin production, a process involved in everyday appetite signaling as well as mood.
How 5-HTP 100 mg Works
Your body normally changes the amino acid tryptophan into 5-HTP, then converts 5-HTP into serotonin. Serotonin carries messages between nerve cells and participates in mood and appetite regulation. It is also used for melatonin synthesis, connecting this pathway to normal sleep/wake timing. This is why 5-HTP is considered in discussions of sleep support; it is not melatonin itself.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP): Supplies the immediate building block for serotonin. The body converts it into this chemical messenger, which helps regulate normal mood, appetite and sleep/wake cycles. Serotonin can then be converted to melatonin. This formula obtains its 5-HTP from Griffonia simplicifolia seeds.
5-HTP 100 mg Is Formulated For
- Adults considering a plant-derived serotonin precursor with a healthcare professional.
- People seeking a single functional ingredient in a vegetarian capsule, rather than a multi-ingredient mood formula.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Mood Support Supplements, Sleep Supplements, and Klaire Labs/SFI Health Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: Adults: 1 capsule, 1 to 2 capsules daily or as directed by a healthcare professional. Children: As directed by a healthcare professional.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: Not stated on the manufacturer's label
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) (Griffonia simplicifolia) (seed extract) ... 100 mg
* Daily value not established
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetarian capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water), L-leucine, and silicon dioxide.
Contains: A natural source of L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) extracted from the seeds of the Griffonia plant and is certified to be free of Peak X.
Does Not Contain: Made without the following common allergens: milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, gluten, soybeans, corn, sesame, and yeast. No synthetic colors, flavors, or preservatives. Vegan and Non- GMO
Frequently Asked Questions About 5-HTP 100 mg
What are the benefits of 5-HTP 100 mg?
SFI Health 5-HTP 100 mg supplies a plant-derived building block for serotonin, a messenger involved in normal mood, appetite and sleep/wake regulation. Serotonin also serves as a starting material for melatonin. This formula provides 100 mg of 5-HTP per capsule.
Who should take 5-HTP 100 mg?
This formula is an option for adults discussing 5-HTP supplementation with a healthcare professional. Its 5-HTP comes from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract and is supplied in a vegetarian capsule. Children should use it only as directed by a healthcare professional; people under 18 must consult a physician.
Are there any side effects of taking 5-HTP 100 mg?
5-HTP can cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; headache, insomnia and rapid or irregular heartbeat can also occur. Consult with your physician if you are pregnant or nursing, or have any medical condition, or taking prescription drugs, or under the age of 18 years. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Do not combine it with medicines that affect serotonin, including SSRIs, MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants or linezolid, without physician supervision because of the risk of serotonin syndrome, a serious reaction. Avoid combining it with St. John’s wort or SAM-e. Discuss carbidopa use with your physician, and tell your clinician before a 5-HIAA urine test because 5-HTP can interfere with results.
How does 5-HTP 100 mg support overall health?
5-HTP is an intermediate between tryptophan and serotonin. By supplying this intermediate, SFI Health 5-HTP 100 mg contributes a building block to normal neurotransmitter production rather than supplying serotonin itself. Serotonin participates in communication between nerve cells and is also used to make melatonin.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
