5-HTP

5-HTP is a chemical byproduct of the protein building block L-tryptophan. It is produced commercially from the seeds of an African plant known as Griffonia simplicifolia. 5-HTP works in the brain and central nervous system by increasing the production of serotonin.

Why We Use It

5-HTP is used for its potential positive effects on various aspects of health and well-being.
Mood Regulation
5-HTP may help improve mood and is sometimes used as a complementary treatment for depression.
Sleep Enhancement
It may help improve sleep quality and duration due to its role in serotonin production.
Anxiety Reduction Used for Pain Management
Some people use 5-HTP to help manage anxiety symptoms.It’s an essential amino acid that plays a key role in the proper functioning of your nervous system.

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Where 5-HTP is Found

Plants
Griffonia Simplicifolia: 5-HTP is commercially produced from the seeds of this African plant.
Body Synthesis
The body naturally produces small amounts of 5-HTP as a byproduct of L-tryptophan metabolism.

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Sources

News Medical Life Sciences. (n.d.). The Relationship Between Serotonin and 5-HTP.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. (2022). 5-HTP.

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