5-HTP 50 mg
by Foster Regal · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of 5-HTP 50 mg by Foster Regal: Vitamin C 60 mg, Vitamin B6 10 mg, L-5-Hydroxytryptophan 50 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate) | 60 mg | 100% | 2,000 mg · 3% at label max |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 10 mg | 500% | 100 mg · 10% at label max |
| L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia simplicifolia) | 50 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Kosher · Women (not pregnant or lactating) · Gluten Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Directions: As a dietary supplement, start with a low dose of 1 capsule taken with a meal. Increase the dose slowly (every 3-5 days) up to a maximum of 4 capsules taken daily. Total daily intake should be divided into two or more doses, with no more than 2 capsules per dose.
Formula re: Contains: 5-HTP is the precursor to serotonin, a mood and appetite regulating neurotransmitter produced within the body. It has been combined with Vitamin C and Vitamin B-6, an important cofactor in the conversion to serotonin. We use a natural extract that is buffered to minimize any potential gastric discomfort.
Precautions re: All Other: Tamper evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage: Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).
Formula re: Kosher: Mfg. in a Ko Kosher Certified, FDA Registered Facility, under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Formulation re: Other: Mfg. in a Ko Kosher Certified, FDA Registered Facility, under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).