NOW 5HTP (100 mg Chewable 90 tabs)
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NOW 5HTP (100 mg Chewable 90 tabs)

$24.59 CAD

NOW 5-HTP Chewables provide 100 mg of L-5-hydroxytryptophan per tablet, extracted from the seed of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia. 5-HTP is the step between the amino acid L-tryptophan and serotonin, and th...

Details

NOW 5-HTP Chewables provide 100 mg of L-5-hydroxytryptophan per tablet, extracted from the seed of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia. 5-HTP is the step between the amino acid L-tryptophan and serotonin, and this low-glycemic, citrus-flavoured chewable suits the woman who would rather chew than swallow capsules.

Why you'll love it

  • 100 mg of 5-HTP per chewable tablet
  • Sourced from Griffonia simplicifolia seed
  • Natural orange, lemon and lime flavour
  • Low-glycemic, sweetened with xylitol and sorbitol
  • 90 chewable tablets

How to use

Adults: chew 3 tablets three times daily, 30 minutes before a meal. To minimise stomach upset, start with 1 tablet 2 to 3 times daily and build up over 2 weeks. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks.

What's inside

  • L-5-HTP (from Griffonia simplicifolia seed) 100 mg — the body's direct precursor to serotonin

Non-medicinal ingredients: Xylitol, sorbitol, cellulose, natural flavours (orange, lemon, lime), stearic acid (vegetable source), silica, citric acid, annatto extract (colour).

Good to know

  • NPN 80026215
  • Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take carbidopa or serotonergic drugs or supplements, including L-tryptophan, SAMe, St. John's wort, mood medications or dextromethorphan
  • Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you notice weakness, mouth sores, significant stomach or muscle discomfort, or skin changes
  • Do not use if you have scleroderma
  • May cause drowsiness; take care when driving or doing anything that requires alertness
  • Contains xylitol, which is harmful to dogs and other pets

FAQs

What does NOW 5-HTP chewable taste like?
It has a natural citrus flavour of orange, lemon and lime, sweetened with xylitol and sorbitol. It is low-glycemic and coloured with annatto.

How should I start taking it?
Begin with 1 tablet two to three times a day and increase gradually over two weeks to the full label dose of 3 tablets three times daily, 30 minutes before meals.