5-HTP

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) supplements are sourced from wild crafted seeds of the plant Griffonia simplicifolia, native to Central and West Africa.  5-HTP is the metabolic precursor to serotonin, the neurotransmitter so important for brain function and mental health.  
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What is 5-HTP?  Benefits Side Effects  Reviews

What is 5-HTP?

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) supplements are sourced from wild crafted seeds of the plant Griffonia simplicifolia, native to Central and West Africa. 

5-HTP is the metabolic precursor to serotonin, the neurotransmitter so important for brain function and mental health.  5-HTP supplements can mediate the serotonin pathway to help maintain optimum levels of serotonin.

Our cardiovascular system, kidneys, immune system and gastrointestinal tract are all influenced by serotonin levels.  Serotonin is also a mood balancer, soothing the nervous system and enhancing feelings of wellbeing.  It’s important in temperature regulation, appetite control, libido, blood pressure regulation, memory and learning, and how we age.   Serotonin deficiency can cause insomnia, mood disorders, depression, aggressive behaviour, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, autism, schizophrenia, pain sensitivity, fibromyalgia, migraine and PMS.   

5-HTP Benefits

Clinical studies comparing 5-HTP with prescription antidepressants have shown identical results using the standard depression scale with human study groups.  Other studies have demonstrated the benefits of 5-HTP supplementation in cases of anxiety, panic disorder, sleep difficulties, and obesity/weight loss problems.  Some cases of tinnitus may also benefit.

5-HTP Side Effects and Contraindications

• Temporary digestive upsets can occur if 5-HTP is not taken with food. 

• Vivid dreams or nightmares can happen while the body adjusts to higher serotonin levels initially.

• Contraindicated for children, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers and those with cardiovascular, kidney or liver disease.

• People taking medication for Parkinson’s disease, on SSRI drugs (e.g. Prozac) or any of the group of MAOI antidepressants should not supplement 5-HTP as well.  Check with your doctor if you’re not sure what class of medication you’re taking.

5-HTP Reviews

"These are absolutely brilliant! I'm sleeping more soundly and any anxiety has gone completely. I'm back to the happy bubbly person I used to be, and I haven't felt this good for a long time. My family have really noticed the difference!"

- Charmayne about BioBalance 5-HTP

 "After reading all the positive testimonies here on Healthpost I too decided to try the BioBalance 5-HTP and what a fantastic product! and what a difference this product has made in my life! I suffer from severe menopause symptoms and I find the BioBalance 5-HTP a godsend. This is a brilliant product at a price I can afford unlike many others with price tags too high. Thank you Healthpost for providing not only outstanding customer service but a quality product that really works!"

- Tiny about BioBalance 5-HTP

 "Wonderful product, I take this before bed to help me sleep or if I am feeling stressed. Soothes my nerves and helps me to relax - highly recommended!!"

- Lise about Good Health High 5-HTP

 "This is the best 5HTP I've tried - and I've tried lots! Most of them make me really groggy the next day but these don't. I use 5HTP on the weekends as they let me sleep in. Excellent stuff!"

- Jen about NFS 5-HTP

 "I've been taking REM sleep for 3 years. I've tried most sleep remedies, all making me groggy in the morning. I always felt fatigued so used vices like coffee and sugar to combat this. REM sleep makes me calm and capable of handling daily stressors. My relationship has improved due to my relaxed demeanor :) 5HTP has a cumulative effect so eventually, your body learns to behave in a calmer more logical way. The spell has been broken!"

- Ray about Clinicians REM Sleep

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