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About 5HTP

Many antidepressant drugs work, at least in part, by raising serotonin levels. The supplement 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) has been tried in cases of depression for a similar reason: the body uses 5-HTP to make serotonin, so providing the body with 5-HTP might, therefore, raise serotonin levels.

As a supplement, 5-HTP has also been proposed for all the same uses as other antidepressants, including aiding weight loss, preventing migraine headaches, decreasing the discomfort of fibromyalgia, improving sleep quality, and reducing anxiety.

5-HTP is not found in foods to any appreciable extent. For use as a supplement, it is manufactured from the seeds of an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia).

A typical dosage of 5-HTP is 100 to 300 mg 3 times daily. Once 5-HTP starts to work, it may be possible to reduce the dosage significantly and still maintain good results.

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5 Htp 50mg

from FSC

60 Capsules

User Price: £18.95

Member Price:

£15.80

5 HTP 100mg

from Doctors Best

60 vegcaps

User Price: £15.02

Member Price:

£12.52

5 HTP 50mg caps

from Biocare

60 caps

User Price: £14.90

Member Price:

£16.55

5 HTP Complex (Hydroxytryptophan) 100mg

from Natures Aid

30 tablets

User Price: £7.76

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£7.28

5-HTP 100 mg

from Solgar

30 capsules

User Price: £10.17

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£10.17

5-HTP 100 mg

from Solgar

90 capsules

User Price: £27.53

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£27.53

5-HTP 100 mg

from Healthy Origins

120 capsules

User Price: £20.69

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£17.24

5-HTP 100 mg

from MRM

60 vegetarian capsules

User Price: £20.36

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£16.97

5-HTP 100 mg

from Natural Factors

60 Enteric Coated Caplets

User Price: £20.36

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£16.97

5-HTP 50 mg

from Natural Balance

60 caps

User Price: £15.29

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£12.74

5-HTP 50 mg

from Natural Balance

120 (2x60) capsules (Twin Pack)

User Price: £27.57

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£22.97

5-HTP TR Time Release 100 mg,

from Natrol

45 tablets

User Price: £14.99

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£12.49