NOW 5-HTP 200mg: 120 Capsules for Mood Support & Sleep

NOW Foods 5-HTP 200mg (5-hydroxytryptophan) is a naturally occurring amino acid derived from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, an African plant. It serves as a precursor to serotonin, a crucial neurotransmitter impacting mood, sleep, and appetite. Once in the brain, 5-HTP boosts serotonin production by enhancing neuronal transmission. Serotonin’s influence extends throughout the central nervous system, affecting areas like the spinal cord, cerebellum, hypothalamus, limbic system, and cerebral cortex.

NOW 5-HTP effectively restores serotonin levels in synaptic clefts, supporting serotonergic neurotransmission as efficiently as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), but without their potential side effects. Its benefits encompass mood regulation, improved sleep quality, appetite control, and cardiovascular function. Acting as a natural mood enhancer, NOW 5-HTP also plays a role in the peripheral nervous system, impacting the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urogenital tracts. Furthermore, it contributes to melatonin production, the sleep-regulating hormone synthesized by the pineal gland. Each bottle contains 120 capsules, each with 200mg of 5-HTP (670mg total capsule weight).