Now's 5-HTP is an extract from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, an African plant. 5-HTP easily crosses the blood-brain barrier and increases central nervous system (CNS) synthesis of serotonin. Serotonin has an impact on sleep and many other functions.
Now's 5-HTP can help relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia and reduce the severity and duration of migraines.
Each capsule contains :
L-5-HTP (L-5-hydroxytryptophan) (Griffonia simplicifolia) (seed) ... 100 mg
Adult dosage
Fibromyalgia: Take 1 capsule 3-4 times a day with food. Use for at least 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond one year.
Migraines: Take 1-2 capsules 2-3 times a day with food. Use for at least 2-3 weeks to see beneficial effects.
Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 6 months. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start with 1 capsule 2-3 times a day and slowly increase to 2 capsules over a 2-week period.