{"product_id":"5-htp-100mg-now-foods","title":"5-HTP 100mg | 120 Capsules | NOW Foods","description":"\u003ch2\u003e5-HTP 100mg by NOW Foods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may have come across \u003cstrong\u003e5-HTP\u003c\/strong\u003e on a list of amino acids. This bottle from NOW Foods contains 120 vegetarian capsules, each with 100mg of 5-hydroxytryptophan, extracted from the seeds of the African Griffonia simplicifolia. A simple product with a fixed dose, without any extra herbs or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat 5-HTP actually is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body produces 5-HTP itself. It starts with tryptophan, an amino acid you get from protein-rich foods such as turkey, oatmeal, eggs, and nuts. An enzyme converts that tryptophan into 5-hydroxytryptophan, and then there is another step: from 5-HTP to serotonin (a signaling substance in your brain and gut). Your body later uses some of that serotonin again as a raw material for melatonin. Many people wonder why you don't just take tryptophan. The difference lies in the order. Tryptophan has all sorts of destinations in your body, for example the production of proteins and niacin. 5-HTP has already completed that intermediate step. So it is one step closer to serotonin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Griffonia seed to capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGriffonia simplicifolia is a climbing plant from West Africa, especially Ghana and Ivory Coast. The seeds naturally contain a lot of 5-HTP, and that is where almost all 5-HTP on the market comes from. NOW Foods extracts it from a seed extract and supplements it with only rice flour, so that each capsule contains exactly 100mg. The capsule itself is made of hypromellose (plant-based cellulose), so you are not swallowing gelatin. Good to know: 100mg is a modest amount. Follow the advice on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the timing of intake matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOW Foods advises taking 5-hydroxytryptophan on an empty stomach. There is a logical reason for this. Amino acids from your meal compete with each other for the same transport proteins, the gatekeepers that carry substances through your intestinal wall and to your brain. If you take it away from food, there is less competition. However, not everyone reacts the same: some people get a slightly restless feeling in their stomach on an empty stomach. In that case, take it with a small bite. And by the way, if you use medications that affect serotonin, such as certain antidepressants, consult your doctor first. That combination can be too much of a good thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho these capsules are and are not intended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is only intended for adults. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, NOW Foods advises against it, because too little is known about safety during that period. If you use medications or have a medical condition, it is wise to have a short conversation with your GP or pharmacist before you start. What many people do not know: most 5-HTP users do not combine it with other products that affect the same system, such as St. John's wort or extra tryptophan. That is a conscious choice. Keep it simple, then you will know exactly what you are reacting to. If you notice drowsiness, then only take the capsule when you don't have to do anything else that evening. And if you notice mild gastrointestinal complaints, then one capsule with a small evening snack is usually enough to compensate for that. Natural color differences between capsules are normal, because it is a plant-based raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: this is 5-HTP in as simple a form as possible. A substance your body already knows, from a plant that is naturally rich in it, in a 100mg capsule that you can fit into your own rhythm. No mixture of ten ingredients, just clear what you are taking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54816492355922,"sku":"Now-051","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/5-htp-100mg-now-foods.jpg?v=1790166966","url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.nl\/en\/products\/5-htp-100mg-now-foods","provider":"LUTO Supplements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}