What Is 5-HTP?

What Is 5-HTP?

5-hydroxytriptan, better known as 5-HTP, is a supplement that some people use in an effort to support their mental health and immune system.
 
5-HTP has been used for a variety of conditions including anxiety, various sleep disorders, hyperactivity disorders, cerebellar ataxia, depression, primary fibromyalgia syndrome, and migraines.
 
5-HTP is a naturally-occurring chemical in the body and is a building block to serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter that helps moderate the transmission of signals between nerve cells.
 
5-HTP and Weight Loss

Some studies show that 5-HTP appears to help support weight loss by causing a decrease in appetite.

5-HTP and Anxiety

Given the fact that 5-HTP is a building block or precursor to the mood-enhancing chemical serotonin, scientists have explored the potential benefit of 5-HTP in lowering anxiety.

However, there is not enough evidence currently available to prove that 5-HTP has any real benefit in this area.

5-HTP and Depression

Because of serotonin’s known benefit in treating depression, 5-HTP is thought to possibly play a beneficial role in alleviating the symptoms of depression.

The supplement’s role in treating depression, if any, is still under investigation.



 
IMAHERB BIOTECH CAN SUPPLY 5-HTP
 
The 5-Hydroxytryptophan used in dietary supplements is derived from the seeds of and African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia).

 
 
 
5-HTP Dosage

Because 5-HTP is an unregulated supplement, there are few scientifically valid guidelines for proper dosages.
For depression, a recommended dose of 5-HTP is 150 milligram (mg) to 300 mg per day.
For primary fibromyalgia syndrome, a recommended dose is 100 mg, three times a day for one month.