Non Medicinal Ingredients Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate, vegetable capsule.
Description
5-HTP is short for 5-hydroxytryptophan. It is produced in the body from a small protein building block called tryptophan. 5-HTP helps the body to make the important “feel good” brain chemical called serotonin and the vital “sleep” hormone, melatonin. Supplementation with 5-HTP can help boost these important brain chemicals which in turn promote a healthy mood, better sleep and a reduction in the sensation of pain.
Benefits: -Promotes healthy mood balance -Improves sleep patterns -Works to prevents migraine headaches -Reduces severity of migraines -Reduces sensation of pain in fibromyalgia
Quantity
60 vegicaps
Dose
Adults: Take 1 capsule, 3 times per day with food. As a sleep aid, take 1 - 2 capsules, 45 minutes before bedtime. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 1 capsule, 1 - 2 times per day and slowly increase to the effective dose over a two-week period. For best results, take for a minimum of 2 - 3 weeks. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 1 year.
Potential side effects/Safety
Contraindications: Do not use if you have scleroderma.
Cautions: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks.
Drug Interactions: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking carbidopa or medications or natural health products with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to, L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John’s wort, antidepressants, painkillers, anti-nausea and anti-migraine medications, and over-the-counter cough and cold medications containing dextromethorphan.
Side Effects: May cause drowsiness, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle, or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, skin changes, or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain.
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Dose
Adults: Take 1 capsule, 3 times per day with food. As a sleep aid, take 1 - 2 capsules, 45 minutes before bedtime. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 1 capsule, 1 - 2 times per day and slowly increase to the effective dose over a two-week period. For best results, take for a minimum of 2 - 3 weeks. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 1 year.
Potential side effects/Safety
Contraindications: Do not use if you have scleroderma.
Cautions: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks.
Drug Interactions: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking carbidopa or medications or natural health products with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to, L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John’s wort, antidepressants, painkillers, anti-nausea and anti-migraine medications, and over-the-counter cough and cold medications containing dextromethorphan.
Side Effects: May cause drowsiness, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle, or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, skin changes, or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain.
