5-HTP: A Natural Solution for Well-Being, Restful Sleep, and Emotional Balance

5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a dietary supplement from Nature's Way, formulated to support emotional balance, sleep quality, and the overall health of the nervous system. This product contains a unique combination of essential ingredients: Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and 5-HTP, an amino acid extracted from the Griffonia simplicifolia plant. This synergistic combination supports brain function and promotes natural well-being, making it ideal for those looking to enhance their mental and emotional health.

 

5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan) is an amino acid derived from L-tryptophan, a direct precursor of serotonin, an essential neurotransmitter for regulating mood, sleep, and appetite. Griffonia simplicifolia, the plant from which 5-HTP is extracted, is native to West and Central Africa and is renowned for its seeds rich in this natural compound. Unlike other sources of tryptophan, 5-HTP offers a direct advantage, as it is rapidly converted into serotonin in the body.

Serotonin plays a crucial role in maintaining mental balance, and low serotonin levels can contribute to states of anxiety, insomnia, depression, and weight control issues. Therefore, 5-HTP-based supplements are used to naturally support mental and physical health.



 

5-HTP Benefits

 

• Enhances mood: 5-HTP directly contributes to increased serotonin levels, an essential neurotransmitter for well-being. Elevated serotonin levels are associated with a more positive mood, reducing feelings of sadness and apathy.
• Reduces anxiety: By balancing serotonin, 5-HTP can diminish anxiety states, helping to calm the mind and reduce overreactions to stress factors.
• Promotes mental calm: Regular consumption of 5-HTP can support a calm and balanced mental state, allowing better management of daily challenges.
• Facilitates falling asleep: By supporting the conversion of serotonin into melatonin, 5-HTP regulates natural sleep cycles, reducing the time needed to fall asleep.
• Improves sleep quality: 5-HTP helps achieve deep and restful sleep, promoting physical and mental regeneration.
• Reduces nighttime awakenings: Stable melatonin levels help maintain continuous sleep, reducing the frequency of unplanned awakenings throughout the night.
• Decreases mental tension: By increasing serotonin, 5-HTP reduces the sensation of tension and agitation, promoting relaxation.
• Improves stress adaptation: The supplement supports the body's natural response to stress, making it easier to cope with difficult situations. 
• Promotes relaxation: 5-HTP supports relaxation of the body and mind, contributing to reduced cortisol levels (the stress hormone).
• Enhances mental clarity: Optimal serotonin levels help eliminate mental fog, allowing for clearer and more organized thinking.
• Reduces mental fog: By supporting neurotransmitter function, 5-HTP helps eliminate states of confusion or mental lethargy.
• Optimizes focus: The product improves focus and attention, supporting efficient cognitive functioning.
• Supports emotional balance: 5-HTP promotes stable emotional states, reducing sudden mood swings.
• Reduces irritability: By regulating serotonin, this supplement reduces intense emotional reactions, decreasing irritability and nervousness.
• Improves resilience: Those who consume 5-HTP may notice greater resistance to stressful situations, maintaining a calm and balanced emotional state.

 

Suggested Use

Adults take 1-2 tablets three times daily with meals, or as directed by a healthcare professional.




 

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 15
	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate	<1	<1%†
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	120 mg	133%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl)	8 mg	471%
5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan) (from Griffonia simplicifolia [seed] Extract)	100 mg	**
†Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.  ** Daily Value (DV) not established.

 

 

Other Ingredients

Cellulose, maltodextrin, sodium croscarmellose, stearic acid, silica, ethylcellulose, sodium alginate, medium-chain triglycerides, oleic acid.

Free from wheat, soy, dairy, or artificial colors. 

Warnings

Do not take this product if you are under 12 years old or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take this product if you have or are taking medications for epilepsy, scleroderma, or Parkinson's disease, or if you are taking antidepressants. If you have gastrointestinal disorders (GI), such as ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or celiac disease, you should not use 5-HTP. If you are taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use. Some individuals may experience gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances, including abdominal cramps, nausea, or diarrhea while taking this product. If discomfort persists, discontinue use. This product may cause drowsiness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this product.

Keep out of reach of children. Safety sealed with an inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Store tightly closed. Keep at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.