5-HTP Supplement Info and Products

5-HTP Benefits, Side Effects, and Research

AKA: , 5-Hydroxy L-Tryptophan, 5-HTP

5-HTP Overview

Detailed Information on 5-HTP:

5-HTP is most commonly used as an alternative to L-Tryptophan, which is illegal to sell in the United States.

How 5-HTP Works

5-HTP works because it supports your body’s balanced production of two important sleep regulating hormones, serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep, moods and appetite. But you need adequate serotonin levels to maintain this balance. 5-HTP is the serotonin precursor that is formed when tryptophan is converted into serotonin in your body. In clinical research, 5-HTP increased the amount and availability of serotonin produced by the body. It is able to cross the blood brain–barrier to increase both serotonin levels and serotonin production in your brain so you can regain a healthy balance when you are sleeping, feeling emotions, or eating. Eventually, the serotonin in your body is converted into melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate healthy 24-hour sleep cycles known as circadian rhythms. Aging and various forms of physical or emotional stress can decrease your melatonin levels and disrupt your sleep cycle. Fortunately, that balance can be regained. When 5-HTP increases serotonin production, melatonin production is also increased, which can help you regain a healthy circadian rhythm.

Naturally Promoting Healthy Sleep

Sleep is especially important in today’s world. It’s the time when your body repairs, rebuilds and replenishes the tissues and compounds that have been damaged or depleted by the demands of your life. But when there is too much stress, imbalances occur that can keep you from getting enough sleep.

Three Tips for a Healthy Sleep Cycle

• Have a small portion of a high carbohydrate snack (such as a few crackers or a banana) just before bedtime. That small amount of simple carbohydrates will trigger the release of extra serotonin to help you get to sleep.
• Exercise. Regular exercise helps to promote healthy sleep cycles. But stop exercising a few hours before bedtime so your body has time to switch to a relaxed state for sleeping.
• Supplement with 5-HTP, MELATONIN and our Bio-Aligned™ NIGHT REST™ formula. These supplements can help you maintain healthy sleep cycles.

5-HTP Products and Supplements

	NOW 5-HTP 100 mg Vegetarian 120 Vcaps®	$35.99	$22.15
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	NOW 5-HTP 100 mg Vegetarian 60 Vcaps®	$19.99	$12.30
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	NOW 5-HTP 50 mg Vegetarian 30 Capsules	$7.99	$4.91
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	NOW 5-HTP 50 mg Vegetarian 90 Capsules	$17.99	$11.07
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	Natrol 5-HTP 100mg Double Strength 30 Capsules	$16.99	$8.83
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	Natrol 5-HTP 50 mg 30 Capsules	$13.59	$8.82
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	Natrol 5-HTP 50mg 60 Capsules	$24.00	$15.77
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	Nature's Way 5-HTP 50 mg 30 Tablets	$9.49	$6.00
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	Nature's Way 5-HTP 50mg Enteric Coated 60Tablets	$17.99	$11.37
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	Nature's Way PMS w/5-HTP & Vitamin B-6 100 Capsules	$10.49	$6.63
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