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
White rice flour, vegetable capsule (hypromellose, water).
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.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to, L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John's wort, antidepressants, analgesics, cough and cold medicines containing dextromethorphan, . Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you develop signs of weakness, mouth ulcers or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain, or if you experience skin changes. Do not use if you have scleroderma. Use caution when operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or participating in activities requiring alertness. Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and drowsiness.
