5-HTP is an amino acid needed to make serotonin. Natural Factors 5-HTP uses timed-release caplets to release 5-HTP gradually to minimize gastrointestinal upset and allow a steadier rise in serotonin, which helps promote healthy mood balance. 5-HTP is also used as a sleep aid. Additionally, it helps relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia as well as reduce the severity and duration of migraine headaches when taken as a preventive treatment.

Helps promote healthy mood balance

Used as a sleep aid

Helps relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia

Helps reduce the severity and duration of migraine headaches when taken as a preventive treatment

Non-GMO and suitable for vegetarians/vegans

Medicinal Ingredients:

Each caplet contains

L-5-HTP (L-5-hydroxytryptophan) (Griffonia simplicifolia) (seed) 100 mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:

Microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, carbohydrate gum (cellulose), coating (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], glycerin), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).

Recommended Adult Dose:

Healthy mood balance: 1 caplet 3 times daily with food or as directed by a health care practitioner. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 100 mg 2–3 times daily and slowly increase to effective dose over a 2-week period. Use for at least 1 week to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 year.
Relief of fibromyalgia symptoms: 1 caplet 3–4 times daily with food or as directed by a health care practitioner. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 100 mg 2–3 times daily and slowly increase to effective dose over a 2-week period. Use for at least 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 year.
Sleep aid: 1–2 caplets daily with food or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take 30–45 minutes before bedtime.

Recommended Use

• Helps to promote healthy mood balance. 
• Helps to relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia. 
• Used as a sleep aid.

Cautions

Cautions: Sleep aid: Consult a health care practitioner if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia). All uses (except sleep aid): Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. All uses: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited, to L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John’s wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over-the-counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea medication, and anti-migraine medication. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain, or if you experience skin changes. Avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness. Do not use this product if you have scleroderma. Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle, or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Keep out of the reach of children.

For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.