5-HTP

5-HTP contains 50 mg of natural L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) extracted from seeds of the Griffonia plant in each vegetarian capsule. 5-HTP, provided by Douglas Laboratories, contains 50 mg of natural L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) extracted from seeds of the Griffonia plant in each vegetarian capsule. FUNCTIONS Serotonin, an important brain neurotransmitter, is key in the regulation of appetite, mood, and melatonin production. The presence of serotonin in the brain is associated with a balanced emotional state. This is achieved in part by decreasing the activity of certain excitatory hormones, including dopamine and noradrenaline. Serotonin also acts as a satiety signal in the brain, thereby naturally regulating food intake. Additionally, as a precursor of melatonin, serotonin is involved in regulating sleep patterns. Serotonin is unable to cross the blood-brain barrier and is therefore synthesized in the brain. Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, is a precursor for the synthesis of s