NOW Foods, 5-HTP, 100 mg, 120 Veg Capsules

NOW Foods 5-HTP 100 mg – 5-hydroxytryptophan in vegetable capsules

NOW Foods 5-HTP is a food supplement in which each vegetable capsule contains 100 mg of 5-HTP, or 5-hydroxytryptophan. The substance is obtained from the seed extract of Griffonia simplicifolia, a plant that grows in West Africa. The recommended daily dose is one capsule and the bottle contains 120 capsules, i.e. 120 daily doses or about a four-month supply. The capsule shell is made of plant cellulose and, according to the manufacturer, the product is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. NOW Foods is an American family company founded in 1968 that makes food supplements in line with GMP quality management requirements.

What is 5-HTP?

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that the body cannot produce itself and must obtain from food, for example dairy products, fish, eggs, nuts and legumes. 5-HTP itself does not occur in ordinary food in significant amounts, which is why food supplements use a plant source. In this product, 5-HTP is extracted from griffonia seeds – griffonia is a climbing plant native to Ghana and other West African countries whose seeds naturally contain the substance. The nutrition table shows the amount of 5-HTP in one capsule; no nutrient reference value has been established for this substance.

How to use?

Take one capsule a day, preferably on an empty stomach at bedtime, with a glass of water. If you experience stomach discomfort, take the capsule with food. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The product is intended for adults only. If you take medication, especially antidepressants, or have a medical condition, consult a doctor before use.

Key features

• 100 mg 5-HTP – in one capsule, i.e. one daily dose.
• Plant source – griffonia seed extract.
• One capsule a day – simple dosing.
• 120 capsules – 120 daily doses, or about four months.
• Vegetable capsule – suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
• Simple formula – besides the active ingredient, only rice flour and the capsule shell.

Who is it for?

NOW Foods 5-HTP is suitable for adults who want to use a food supplement containing 5-hydroxytryptophan and prefer a plant-based product with a simple formula. The product is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women and is not intended for children. If you take prescription medicines, especially antidepressants, or have a chronic condition, be sure to discuss the use of the product with your doctor. The product may cause drowsiness, so pay attention to how it suits you during the first days.

Ingredients and storage

The capsules contain 5-HTP from griffonia seed extract, rice flour and a vegetable capsule shell with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose as the glazing agent. Natural colour variation may occur in this product. Country of origin: China, brand NOW Foods. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.