5-HTP (5 Hydroxy-tryptophan) is a natural substance already in our body that is made from tryptophan. 5-HT, minus the P, is the symbol for serotonin and your body naturally converts 5-HTP to 5-HT. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, involved in the transmission of nerve impulses. At the neurochemical and physiological level, neurotransmitters are extremely important, since they carry impulses between nerve cells.
Functions:
5-HTP promotes self-assurance and can give your emotions stability and balance. It gives you the ability to think rationally, not emotionally. It can increase your ability to concentrate and restore lost drive and inspiration. 5-HTP is also used for supressing the appetite.
Chemical Composition:
CAS No.:4350-09-8
MOLECULAR FORMULA:C11H12N2O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:220.2
MELTING POINT:266℃～272℃
SPECIFIC OPTICAL ROTATION:-30°～ -35°
Dose:
For Sleep: 100-600 mg within 1 hour before bedtime either with water or a small carbohydrate snack (but no protein) or one half of dose 1/2 hour before dinner & the rest at bedtime.
For Daytime Calming: 1-2 of the 100 mg every few hours through the day until calming benefits felt.
ALWAYS TAKE 5-HTP or TRYPTOPHAN with pyridoxal-5-phosphate to ensure adequate & proper conversion to serotonin rather than unwanted metabolites.
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