5-HTP Extra Strength

• Provides 5-HTP, a precursor to serotonin which is the “feel good hormone”
• Promotes healthy sleep habits and relieves migraines
• Flexible dosage, adaptable according to specific needs

5-HTP is L-5-hydroxytryptophan, a compound derived from the amino acid tryptophan found in protein foods and the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, a plant of African origin. 5-HTP is primarily used to support mood due to its ability to boost serotonin, a feel-good neurotransmitter, and melatonin, a neurohormone. It is also used to treat several other health conditions involving serotonin.

Comparison of 5-HTP with various tricyclic antidepressants has shown that it is as effective and faster-acting than the latter, and causes fewer side effects. Since serotonin and melatonin are involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle, 5-HTP may improve sleep quality. Furthermore, research suggests it plays a role in reducing headaches and fibromyalgia symptoms. Numerous clinical trials have shown that 5-HTP treatment leads to improvements in several characteristic symptoms of fibromyalgia, including pain, morning stiffness, anxiety, and fatigue.

Ultimately, people suffering from mood disorders such as depressed mood or anxiety, migraines, fibromyalgia, or sleep disturbances may benefit from 5-HTP supplementation.

AOR's 5-HTP is a naturally sourced product available in two dose formats to cover a wide range of dosing options, adaptable to individual needs. Extra Strength 5-HTP provides twice the dose of AOR's regular 5-HTP.