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AOR 5-HTP Extra Strength 60s
$33.49
AOR 5-HTP Extra Strength provides 100 mg of 5-HTP, the amino acid tryptophan that is a building block for serotonin. AOR’s 5-HTP is derived from the seed of the small shrub tree Griffonia simplicifolia and then processed in France.
Description
Benefits & Features
- Supports mood balance
- Flexible dosing options for varying needs
This extra strength formula is twice the dose of AOR’s regular 5-HTP, to meet varying individual needs and decrease the number of capsules taken.
5-HTP stands for L-5-hydroxytryptophan, which comes from the amino acid tryptophan found in many proteins and the seeds of an African plant known as Griffonia simplicifolia. 5-HTP Extra Strength provides the amino acid building blocks in the production of serotonin – a key neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation- which is then used to produce the neurohormone melatonin.
NPN: 80004873
Ingredients
Medicinal
| Serving Size: One Capsule | |
| L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia seed extract) | 100 mg |
Non-Medicinal
Microcrystalline cellulose, sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule : hypromellose.
Directions & Cautions
Directions
Recommended Adult Dose: Take one capsule three times daily with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. To minimize gastrointestinal side effect risk, slowly increase dose over a two-week period. Use for a minimum of one week to see beneficial effects for mood balance and two weeks for the alleviation of fibromyalgia symptoms.
Cautions & Warnings
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity, including, but not limited to, L-tryptophan, SAMe, St. John’s Wort, antidepressants, pain killers, cough/cold medication containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea medication or anti-migraine medication. Some people may experience gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. May cause drowsiness; exercise caution if driving or operating heavy machinery or engaging in activities requiring mental alertness. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience skin changes, weakness, oral ulcers, or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain. Do not use if you have scleroderma, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive. Not to be used by individuals under the age of 18 or those with a medical condition. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen or for use beyond one year.