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5-HTP For A Better Mood And Improved Sleep
Mood disorders, including depression, are associated with serotonin imbalances in the brain. 5-HTP crosses the blood-brain barrier and is decarboxylated to serotonin with the help of vitamin B6 and has been shown to be effective in depressive disorders. Supplementing 5-HTP for those suffering with insomnia has been shown to increase R.E.M sleep from 5 to 53%.1 In addition to its impact on mood disorders and insomnia, 5-HTP has a significant impact on many other conditions including fibromyalgia, migraine headaches and obesity.*
Low serotonin is common in those with fibromyalgia. Double-blind research trials have reported that supplementing with 100mg of 5-HTP three times per day relieves some symptoms of fibromyalgia.2-3 Insomnia - 200 mg 2 hrs. before bedtime/400 mg at bedtime A single 100-mg nighttime dose of 5-HTP was sufficient to improve the duration and depth of sleep in one placebo-controlled trial.4 In a double-blind trial of people without insomnia, supplementation with 5-HTP (200 mg at 9:15 p.m. and 400 mg at 11:15 p.m.) increased rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, presumably indicating improved sleep quality.5
Forty people with migraine headaches received either 200mg of 5-HTP per day or methysergide (a migraine medication) for forty days. Both compounds reduced the frequency of migraines by 50%.6 Migraine attacks were reduced in frequency, severity, and duration in 90% of those taking 400 mg per day of 5-HTP in a double-blind placebo-controlled trial.7
In a 12-week double-blind trial, overweight females took 600 to 900 mg of 5-HTP and lost significantly more weight than those women who received the placebo.8 In another double-blind trial obese people with type 2 diabetes took 750 mg of 5-HTP for two weeks with no dietary restrictions (some reduced their carbohydrate and fat intake voluntarily). The group taking the 5-HTP lost 23 times more weight compared to the placebo group (4.6 pounds vs 0.2 pounds respectively).9
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
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SUPPLEMENT FACTS |
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Serving Size: 1 Capsule |
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Servings per Container: 90 |
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AMOUNT PER SERVING |
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5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) |
100 |
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCL) |
10 |
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† Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (Capsule), Silicone Dioxide, Rice Flour |
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Suggested Use:
As a dietary supplement, take one (1) or more capsules per day or as recommended by your health care professional.
Caution:
As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare professional before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, anticipate surgery, take any medication or are otherwise under medical supervision.
Formulated To Be Free of Allergens Derived From:
Wheat, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colors and flavors.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
