5-htp 100mg
Promotes Weight Loss, Supports a Healthy Mood,
Maintains Healthy Sleep, Suppresses Appetite.
(3 Bottles, 180 Capsules)
(Manufactured in USA)
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 is a chemical compound that is naturally produced in your body as it makes serotonin, an important hormone for regulating your mood. Some doctors consider 5-HTP to be the best natural appetite suppressant. 5-HTP is also naturally produced in various plants, including the seeds of griffonia simplicifolia, a West African shrub.
How Does 5-HTP Work?
The body makes 5-HTP naturally from tryptophan and, then, converts it into serotonin. This neurotransmitter has many powerful effects on the brain. Not only does it improve mood, it also suppresses hunger and helps to curb weight gain. Physicians suggest taking a 5-HTP supplement instead of a serotonin supplement because 5-HTP can access the brain from the bloodstream, while serotonin cannot. In order to access the brain, chemicals and compounds will have to access the blood brain barrier, which grants access to the brain. Therefore, you would need to take a supplement that can cross that barrier, like 5-HTP, in order to increase serotonin levels in the brain. As serotonin levels increase your hunger diminishes and you feel satiated faster without feeling the need to restrict your food intake. One study found that women ate less carbs without even trying.
5-HTP Supplements for Weight Loss?
A number of sources describe the dietary benefits of consuming 5-HTP to assist weight loss. Claims which can be suggested are scientifically credible. For example, one study used a double-blind crossover study design to evaluate 19 obese females with BMI scores of between 30 and 40. The participants were either given a daily 8mg/kg of body weight 5-HTP supplement, a dose of L-tryptophan or placebo, for 5 weeks. Their diet was otherwise not altered or restricted. They measured the participant’s feeding behaviour using a questionnaire, and their food intake via a 3 day food diary. When they examined their results, they found that 5-HTP both reduced food intake and triggered greater weight loss than placebo. In fact they saw a three times greater rate of effectiveness compared to L-tryptophan and placebo. They concluded that the serotonin increase (whilst making no change to mood state) increased satiety (fullness) rather than reduction in appetite.
5-HTP Supports a Healthy Mood:
5-HTP is the precursor compound to both melatonin and serotonin. Melatonin helps to promote healthy sleep, while serotonin is known to aid in maintaining a good mood. The result is that 5-HTP supplements produce a noticeable mood boost. However, the idea that 5-HTP can be used for depression is highly disputed and has come under severe scientific scrutiny. There are not enough studies to back this claim up, and some scientists argue that it may be detrimental to certain forms of depression. We don’t condone using 5-HTP for any illness or ailment. However, many people love that it is an effective dietary supplement for supporting a healthy mood.
5-HTP May Help Suppress Appetite:
Again, 5-HTP increases serotonin levels. This is known to reduce cravings of hunger, especially for foods that are high in carbohydrates. A number of studies have shown 5-HTP’s potential to decrease cravings for carbohydrates. This is beneficial to anybody who is looking to lose weight, or on a diet. It may also be helpful to people who are training or looking to build muscle. There have been a few human studies looking at the effects of 5-HTP on appetite. One study on 20 obese patients found that 5-HTP supplements resulted in significant weight loss and less consumption of carbohydrates.
5-HTP May Help Maintain Healthy Sleep:
When you take 5-HTP, your body turns the 5-HTP into melatonin. Melatonin is the sleeping hormone, which your body produces to regulate sleeping patterns. Put simply, more melatonin equals better sleep. This is a great way to help people who are struggling with falling asleep or staying asleep. The added bonus of using 5-HTP to help with sleep is that you get a mood boost too. Difficulty sleeping can often cause a bad mood and irritability, and 5-HTP is the perfect dietary supplement for this.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Serving Per Container: 60
Supplement Facts:
5-HTP Griffonia simplicifolia 10 mg.
(99% Pure 5-HTP Griffonia Simplicifolia)
Other Ingredients: Gelatin Capsules.
Suggested Use: Take (1)one to (3) three capsules daily.
Effective Appetite Suppressant - 5-HTP 100mg - Griffonia Powder 3B
CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18 and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
*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.