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Our 5-HTP supplement is 100% natural, and made from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, a plant native to Africa. Each easy to swallow capsule provides 100mg of pure 5-HTP in amino acid form.
Low serotonin can trigger emotional eating, depression, cravings, sleep problems, as well as anxiety. Griffonia simplicifolia is rich in 5-HTP, an essential building block for serotonin production.
Please note 5-HTP can not be shipped to Sweden or Norway.
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Do not take 5-HTP if you are taking a prescription antidepressant without first consulting your doctor.
No significant side effects have been reported for 5-HTP supplementation.
Our supplement is caffeine free, and does not contain any genetically modified ingredients.
At Better Nutrition Labs we stand behind our mission of providing high quality supplements, featuring premium ingredients and effective formulas.
All our supplements are proudly manufactured in the UK to GMP standards and ISO9001:2008 quality assurance certification.
Order before 3pm GMT (Monday to Friday), and we will dispatch your order same day. All other orders are dispatched the next working day.
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Each capsule provides: %NRV
5-HTP (12 mg 8:1 griffonia seed extract) equivalent to 100mg **
*NRV=Nutrient reference value ** = No nutrient reference established
Ingredients: Brown Rice Flour (Bulking Agent), Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) Capsule Shell (Vegetarian), 5-HTP 8:1 Griffonia seed extract, Magnesium Stearate (Vegetarian) (Flowing Agent). Suitable for vegetarians.
Take one capsule with main meals with a full glass of water
Allergy advice: For allergens see ingredients in bold. This product contains sulfites.
Guidelines for best results:
Start with 2 capsules a day, and allow your body time to start
Storage:
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Leah –
I suffered for years with anxiety and insomnia since hitting the menopause. Tried loads of products and even thought of doing hormone replacement therapy. The only thing I found which really worked for me was 5htp, and for the last year anxiety and insomnia are no longer talking over my life.
Eloise –
Very happy with this product, fast delivery, as well as a handy guide included in the package.
Matt –
Helps keep the mid afternoon munchies at bay, and makes it easier to get a good nights sleep.
DaisyDee –
I was experiencing strong PMDD symptoms which resulted in a swing of irritability, fatigue and downright anger. My doc prescribed antidepressants but after being on these for a few months I didn’t like the idea of being dependent on these. I did some research and tried 5 HTP as the reviews looked positive. I take 200mg a day, and the difference is like night and day, I still get the cramps but my mood doesn’t get in the way anymore.
Nickster –
Great way to take the edge off stress and improve your mood.
Gemma –
Could feel the difference within a week & no side effects would recommend
luca –
Great solution to insomnia or light sleep, no side effects perceived.
M –
Very glad for this product!! It helps alot. And works very fast. It calm downs my mood swings, irritation and helps with my fatigue. One week ago I was out of 5htp and I began to feel more symptoms again and I ordered a new package 5htp.And I´m so happy that I got this product. It helps me.
Must say I´m also happy with Better Nutrition Labs service. They are really nice and easy to get into contact with.
I have earlier tried others 5 http not so good.
This one is really good.
NIKI –
Great product, no side effects at all. Very quick results. I would recommend it definately.
apost –
Better Nutrition Labs 5-HTP is a great help for better sleep, strengthened psyche and the ability to look on the bright side of life in the cold and dark north, Norway.
The user is very pleased with this product. Therefore, we’ll buy it again. :-)
Maria Gustafsson –
My sleep is so much better now!
Thank you for the best products!
Helen –
Förstår nu att jag lidit av seretoninbrist i många år, med 5 htp är min oro och ångest borta å jag sover oxå mycket bättre. Bra service från Better nutrition.
S –
Definitely better sleep after the first week of use. I will continue to use this product.