5-HTP 100mg

Support for mood regulation + sleep

• 5-HTP increases serotonin levels in the brain
• Healthy sleeping patterns
• Oral doses are well absorbed into the blood stream

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is produced in the body from the amino acid tryptophan and is involved in nervous system health.¹ It is a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation, sleeping patterns, appetite, sexuality, and emotional states such as anger and aggression.^2,3 5-HTP increases serotonin levels in the brain, which can help promote a calm mood and healthy sleep patterns.⁴

Unlike tryptophan, 5-HTP can easily cross the blood-brain barrier, making it effective for increasing serotonin levels in the central nervous system. Oral doses of 5-HTP are well-absorbed into the blood stream because it is not affected by other amino acids in digestion and it does not need a specific transport molecule.⁵

Vitamin B6 works with 5-HTP to create serotonin.⁶ If you are taking a B vitamin supplement, such as our B-Complex, you may wish to take the two products at the same time to optimize effectiveness. 

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TRANSCEND‘s  5-HTP, 100 mg contains 60 vegetarian capsules per bottle.

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6. Jpn. J. Pharmacol. 32 (5): 803-11."Effect of pyridoxal phosphate deficiency on aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase activity with L-DOPA and L-5-hydroxytryptophan as substrates in rats." Rahman MK, Nagatsu T, Sakurai T, Hori S, Abe M, Matsuda M (1982).