L - 5 - Hydroxy - Tryptophan [5-HTP]

5-HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophan) is an effective replacement for tryptophan. It is a breakdown product of tryptophan, an essential amino acid present in most protein foods.*

5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin & works essentialy the same as does tryptophan, and in fact is one chemical step closer to serotonin.* Read extensively about tryptophan in Dr. Slagle's book, "The Way Up From Down."

5-HTP naturally increases the serotonin levels in the brain & body, whereas the antidepressants, Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor, Serzone, Luvox, Remeron, etc, unnaturally increase serotonin levels and have many significant side effects. Do not take 5-HTP together with these drugs or you may increase the serotonin too much & create unpleasant symptoms.*

Tryptophan was used by millions of people for many years & is safe. We recommend using only domestic suppliers.It is available by prescription from many compounding pharmacies.

The benefits of 5-HTP are virtually the same as those of tryptophan, being:

• The support of feelings of well-being, calm, serenity, relaxation, & concentration.*
• Natural anti-depressant effects.*
• Augments light therapy.*
• A natural sleep aid for ocasssional sleeplessness.*
• An anti-anxiety agent helping to amintain a calm relaxed state.*
• May inhibit aggressive behavior.*
• Reduces carbohydrate cravings, thus helps maintain healthy blood sugar levelsalready in the normal range & helps maintain a healthy weight.*
• Reduces symptoms of PMS.*
• Reduces the number of tender points, anxiety, minor pain & improves quality of sleep.*
• Aids in general minor pain.*

Equivalency to tryptophan: 500 mg tryptophan equals 100 mg 5-HTP.

DIRECTIONS:
For Sleep: 100-600 mg within 1 hour before bedtime either with water or a small carbohydrate snack (but no protein) or one half of dose 1/2 hour before dinner & the rest at bedtime.*
For Daytime Calming: 1-2 of the 100 mg every few hours through the day until calming benefits felt.*

ALWAYS TAKE 5-HTP or Tryptophan with pyridoxal-5-phosphate to ensure adequate & proper conversion to serotonin rather than unwanted metabolites. be sure to be taking a good multi vitamin. some time in the day

Side effects are rare but may be:
• Nausea
• Headache
• "Hung over" feeling
• Paradoxical agitation
• Blood pressure increase only in those who already have high blood pressure of a fluctuating type.

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*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.