5-HTP
by NutraKey Health Performance · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of 5-HTP by NutraKey Health Performance : 5-HTP 100 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-HTP | 100 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)
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Formulation re: Other: Support healthy serotonin levels & enhanced mood
Formula re: Contains: 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a chemical that the body makes from tryptophan, an essential amino acid that you get from the diet. After tryptophan is converted into 5-HTP, the chemical is then changed into another chemical called serotonin, a neurotransmitter, which relays signals between brain cells.
Formulation re: Other: Enhance sleep & reduce appetite
Formula re: Contains: Serotonin helps regulate mood and behavior, meaning 5-HTP may have a positive effect on sleep, mood, anxiety, appetite, and pain sensation. Some doctors consider 5-HTP to be the best natural appetite suppressant. 5-HTP is the immediate nutrient precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin, also known as 5-HT (5-hydroxytryptamine). Serotonin has many profoundly important functions including a role i
Formula re: Contains: 5-HTP is not found in the foods we eat, although tryptophan is. Eating foods with tryptophan does not significantly increase 6-HTP levels.
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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).