Osavi - 5-HTP, 100mg, 200 vcaps

Overview

Osavi 5-HTP 100 mg is a food supplement in vegan capsules, with each capsule containing 333.33 mg of Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract. The extract is standardised to 30% 5-HTP, so each capsule provides 100 mg of 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan). The recommended daily dose is one capsule, so the 200-capsule pack lasts 200 days – the largest pack in the Osavi 5-HTP range.

The product belongs to the Osavi Advanced line. The ingredient list is short: besides the plant extract, the capsule contains only inulin, and the capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The product is gluten-free, lactose-free, soy-free and GMO-free, and suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.

5-HTP and Griffonia simplicifolia

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is a compound belonging to the amino acid group. In the body it is formed from tryptophan, an essential amino acid obtained from food. The 5-HTP used in food supplements is usually obtained from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, a woody climbing plant native to West and Central Africa whose seeds are naturally rich in 5-HTP. The 5-HTP in Osavi capsules is of natural origin, not synthetic.

Osavi uses an extract with a 30:1 ratio – 30 parts of seeds are needed for one part of extract. The extract is standardised to 30% 5-HTP, which according to the manufacturer is the highest standardisation permitted in the EU under the Novel Food Catalogue. This keeps the amount of 5-HTP consistent in every capsule: 333.33 mg of extract provides 100 mg of 5-HTP.

Key features

• 100 mg of 5-HTP per capsule – from 333.33 mg of Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract
• Standardised extract – 30% 5-HTP, extract ratio 30:1
• Natural, non-synthetic 5-HTP
• 1 capsule daily – 200 capsules, i.e. 200 daily doses
• Short ingredient list – plant extract, inulin and a plant-based capsule shell
• Suitable for vegans, gluten-free, lactose-free, soy-free and GMO-free

Who is it for?

Osavi 5-HTP 100 mg is suitable for adults looking for a 5-HTP supplement made from standardised Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract, taken as just one capsule a day. The 200-capsule pack is a good choice for those who use the product over a longer period and want to buy a new pack less often. The plant-based capsule shell and short ingredient list also suit vegans and anyone who prefers supplements with a simple composition.

Quality

Osavi has every product batch analysed in an independent, accredited laboratory. The scope and results of the tests can be checked on the manufacturer's website by batch number. The capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant-based cellulose compound, so the capsule contains no animal gelatin. Inulin is a plant-based dietary fibre. The batch number is printed on the packaging, so the test results for every jar you buy are easy to find.