5-HTP NPN:80007799

Label Claim:

• Helps to promote healthy mood balance.
• Relieves symptoms of fibromyalgia.
• Reduces severity /duration of migraine headaches when taken as a prophylactic.
• Aids in weight management by reducing carbohydrate cravings (to be used with a program of reduced intake of dietary calories and increased physical activity, if possible).
• Used as a sleep aid.

Each vegetable capsule contains:

Medicinal Ingredients:

• L-5-Hydroxytrptophan (5-HTP) (Griffonia simplicifolia) seed 100 mg  

Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose.

Does not contain: Sugar, salt, wheat, corn, animal tissue, yeast, peanut derivatives, gluten

Recommended dose:

• Adults: Healthy mood balance: 1 capsule 3 times a day with food.
• Fibromyalgia: 1 capsule 3-4 times daily with food.
• Migraine Prophylaxis: 1-2 capsules, 2-3 times a day with food.
• Weight Management: 3 capsules 3 times a day taken 30 minutes prior to a meal.

Cautions: Re-evaluate, if symptoms persist or worsen, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking carbidopa or drugs / supplements with seratonergic activity. These 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. Discontinue use if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain, or if you experience skin changes. If sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks (chronic insomnia) re-evaluate effectiveness.

Contraindications: Do not use if you have scleroderma. Known adverse reactions: 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.