5-HTP Supreme

• A combined formula of 5-hydroxytryptophan and vitamin B6

Description

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a precursor of serotonin biosynthesis. It is synthesized from L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid found naturally in food proteins such as turkey and milk, and requires vitamin B6 as a cofactor. 5-HTP is produced primarily by enterochromaffin cells in the gastrointestinal tract as well as raphe nuclei in the brainstem where it is then converted to serotonin. Serotonin produced in the gastrointestinal tract stimulates physiological functions including vasoconstriction, uterine contraction, bronchoconstriction, gastrointestinal motility and platelet aggregation1. At the brain level, serotonin inhibits excitatory neurotransmission and modulates the wakefulness phase, attention, psychological attitude (anxiety and depression), sexual behavior, appetite, thermoregulation, motor skills, migraines, vomiting, nociception as well as aggression.

Dosage

Adults: Take 1 capsule three times daily or as recommended by your healthcare professional. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal upset, start at 50-100 mg, 2 to 3 times daily and gradually increase to the effective dose over a 2-week period. Take with food. For symptoms of fibromyalgia, use for at least 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a healthcare professional for use beyond one year.

Nutritional information

Medicinal ingredients: L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Grionia simplicifolia-Seed) 50 mg,
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-phosphate) 10 mg

Non medicinal ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, L-leucine.

Adultes : Prendre 1 capsule trois fois par jour ou suivre les recommandations de votre professionnel de la santé. Pour minimiser les risques de troubles gastro-intestinaux, commencer à 50-100 mg, 2 à 3 fois par jour et augmenter graduellement jusqu’à la dose efficace sur une période de 2 semaines. Prendre avec de la nourriture. Pour les symptômes de la fibromyalgie, utiliser pendant au moins 2 semaines pour en constater des effets bénéfiques. Consulter un professionnel de la santé pour une utilisation au-delà d’un an.