5-HTP, Natural Source 5-hydroxytryptophan

A safe, natural, nonprescription, nutrient for better sleep, better mood and more serotonin
From Baar.com

5-HTP can help you sleep and can help reduce anxiety by boosting serotonin and melatonin

5-HTP is a naturally occurring nutrient chemical and is generally well-tolerated, even though overly high doses are associated with drowsiness. We offer the di-hydro form of 5-HTP, which is not associated with the upset stomach side-effects of some other forms of 5-htp. Unlike tryptophan, which is synthesized by a bio-fermentation process, 5-HTP is naturally isolated from the seeds of the plant Griffonia simplicifolia. Every batch of our 5-HTP is laboratory-analyzed for purity. Most researchers suggest 50 100mg daily, taken a half-hour before bedtime.

The function of ProzacŪ and many other antidepressant drugs, is to increase the availability of serotonin in certain brain synapses. Unfortunately, these drugs can produce many unpleasant and dangerous side affects. Since 5-HTP cannot be patented, drug companies have no interest in supplying this compound to the public.

Depressed patients who received 100mg of 5-HTP, three times daily, showed at least a 50% improvement in their symptoms, without any reported side effects.

Subsequent studies were performed using 5-HTP for anxiety, panic disorder, sleep difficulties and obesity. In his research R.S. Kahn observed an obvious decline in anxiety symptoms when supplementing with 5-HTP, and patients with panic disorder noticed a feeling of relief after receiving 5-HTP.

In a six week clinical study with obese patients, those supplemented with 5-HTP were able to reduce carbohydrate intake, and experienced a feeling of early satiety, which contributed to significant weight loss.

Our 5-HTP is certified and tested for purity. (Also, tested and certified free of "peak x")