5-HTP

Promotes Healthy Mood Balance

Jamieson 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a chemical by-product of the protein building block L-tryptophan. It is sourced from the seeds of an African plant known as Griffonia simplicifolia. 5-HTP increases serotonin levels and helps with insomnia, migraine and tension-type headaches, fibromyalgia, and obesity.

Benefits

• Promotes healthy mood balance
• Helps to relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia
• Gentle on the stomach

Directions

Adults: Take 1 caplet 3 times daily with a meal. To help promote healthy mood balance, use for a minimum of 1 week to see beneficial effects. To help relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia, use for a minimum of 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 year. Store between 15°C and 25°C, away from children.

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Warnings

Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use: if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; if you are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity including, but not limited to, L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John's Wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over-the-counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea medication and anti-migraine medication. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain or if you experience skin changes. Do not use if you have scleroderma. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and drowsiness.