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5-HTP
What is 5-HTP?
5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid from which the neurotransmitter serotonin is made. Serotonin appears to play significant roles in sleep, emotional moods, pain control, inflammation, intestinal peristalsis, and other body functions.
The human body manufactures 5-HTP from L-tryptophan, a natural amino acid found in most dietary proteins. However eating food that contains L-tryptophan does not significantly increase 5-HTP levels.
Health Spark 5-HTP capsules contain extracts from the Griffonia seed, which comes from a West African plant, using a specially developed process that retains as much of the active components of 5-HTP as possible.
What Does 5-HTP Do?
5-HTP, being its precursor, may help to maintain healthy brain serotonin levels.
Imbalances in serotonin may be responsible for mood disorders, pain, morning stiffness, sleep disturbances, anxiety, headaches and appetite loss.
Directions for Use
One to three capsules daily on an empty stomach or with a light carbohydrate only snack.
Easy to swallow capsules.
Caution
- Do NOT exceed the Stated Dose.
- Store in a cool dry place.
- NOT intended for use by persons under the age of 18.
- Always consult your GP before taking Nutritional Supplements.
- NOT suitable if pregnant or lactating
- Keep out of reach of children.
- You should not take supplements as a substitute for a varied balanced diet.
- Not intended to replace any prescribed medication.
Some people taking large amounts of 5-HTP may experience gastrointestinal upset, headache, sleepiness, muscle pain, or anxiety.
5-HTP should not be taken with antidepressants, weight-control drugs, other serotonin-modifying agents, or substances known to cause liver damage, because in these cases 5-HTP may have excessive effects.
People with liver disease may not be able to regulate 5-HTP adequately and those suffering from autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma may be more sensitive than others, to 5-HTP. Please avoid 5-HTP in these cases.
5-HTP should NOT be taken with the following medications. Please check with your GP before taking 5-HTP alongside other medications not listed below.
Carbidopa
Levodopa
Citalopram
Eletriptan
Escitalopram
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
Paroxetine
Serotonin 5-HT 1 Receptor Agonists (Triptans)
Sertraline
Sibutramine
Sumatriptan
Tramadol
Venlafaxine
Zolmitriptan
Zolpidem
Allergy Advice:
Contains sulphites.
Manufacturing
UK Manufactured to GMP standards using only the finest quality 5-HTP ingredients.
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