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5-HTP
5-HTP from Griffonia seed. The direct serotonin precursor for mood + sleep onset.
By IngredientMD Research TeamReviewed by Marcus Reid, MPH
Dialed-inOur verdict · for short-term mood + sleep-onset protocols
5-HTP is the direct precursor to serotonin; 200mg lands in the effective trial range for mild mood and sleep-onset support. Do not stack with SSRIs or MAOIs (serotonin syndrome risk). Short-term use only. Long-term 5-HTP can deplete other neurotransmitters.
What's inside
5-Hydroxytryptophan
Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia seed
200mg
Calcium
as calcium carbonate
30 servings per container · Form: capsule
Highlights
Serotonin precursorGriffonia-derivedSleep + mood
Why we built it this way
Who it's for. Short-term mood + sleep-onset protocols. The Dialed-in verdict reflects how it performs against that use case, not against the general population.
The formulation call. 5-HTP is the direct precursor to serotonin; 200mg lands in the effective trial range for mild mood and sleep-onset support. Do not stack with SSRIs or MAOIs (serotonin syndrome risk). Short-term use only. Long-term 5-HTP can deplete other neurotransmitters.
The leading ingredients.
- 015-Hydroxytryptophan (from Griffonia simplicifolia seed) at 200mg per serving.
- 02Calcium at as calcium carbonate per serving.
Why this format. Clinical-dose precision. No taste, no mixing, no fuss.
A note for general audiences. Do not stack with SSRIs or MAOIs. Short-term use only.
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