5-HTP

Product Introduction:

Plant original: Griffonia simplicifolia 

Specifications: 99% L-5-HTP Test by HPLC

Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₃

Molecular Mass: 220.23

CAS No: 4350-09-8

Constitutional Formula:

Sources and Habitation

Bandeiraea simplicifolia Benth. (Synonym Griffonia simplicifolia) is a woody climbing shrub native to West Africa and Central Africa.

 It grows to about 3 m, and bears greenish flowers followed by black pods. 

The seeds of the plant are used as an herbal supplement for their 5-Hydroxytryptophan  (5-HTP) content.

Indications and Uses

Depression     Anxiety     Insomnia     Fibromyalgia     Migraine     Weight Loss

5HTP is most commonly used for depression. Because it is thought to work like serotonin antidepressants, 5-HTP has also been used for other conditions for which these antidepressants are prescribed, such as anxiety, insomnia, fibromyalgia, and migraine. 

Safety Concerns

Potential side effects of 5-HTP include nausea, dizziness, and diarrhea. Rarely, allergic reaction to the supplement may occur.

The safety of 5-HTP in pregnant or nursing women and people with liver or kidney disease has not been established.

Children with Down's syndrome should not take 5-HTP.

Dosage Information

To minimize possible side effects, begin with a low dose of 5-HTP (50 mg three times a day) for one week and then increase the amount to 50 mg twice a day for one week, and so on by 50 mg increments each week, up to the dose recommended for your condition. For the quickest absorption, take 5-HTP on an empty stomach. It is best to read product label directions for guidelines on the dosage recommended for your specific condition.