5-HTP
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5-HTP
$26.00
Targeted · Tops up a molecule your body makes less of over time
Mood & restful sleep support · capsule. A clearly-labeled formula made in a cGMP-certified facility, so you can see exactly what you're taking.
$26.00
30 servings · Capsule· ≈ $0.86 / serving
💊 100-200 mg in the evening. Give it 2-8 weeks. Do not combine with antidepressants - see the "Before you take this" section below.🕒 Evening
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Dose & Timing
100-200 mg in the evening. Give it 2-8 weeks. Do not combine with antidepressants - see the "Before you take this" section below.
How It Works
Product Details
Full disclosure - every amount on the label
Mood & restful sleep support. A clearly-labeled formula made in a cGMP-certified facility, so you can see exactly what you're taking.
How it works: A building block your body uses to make serotonin, tied to mood and sleep.
Studied dose: 100–200 mg · Best timing: Evening. Take consistently and give it 2-8 weeks.
Educational only, not medical advice. Talk to a qualified provider before starting, especially if you take medication, are pregnant, or manage a health condition.
Know what you take
What's in this bottle
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsules - Servings Per Container: 30 INGREDIENT - AMOUNT - %DV Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) - 328 mg - 25% 5-Hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia simplicifolia)(seed) - 200 mg - ** ** Daily Value (DV) not established. Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), Magnesium Stearate.
📋 Directions (as printed)
Always follow the directions on your bottle. Evening The studied range is educational, not a dosing instruction.
🏭 Made in
USA (cGMP-certified facility)
🧪 Tested for purity
Every incoming ingredient lot is screened for heavy metals and toxins before it's used.
🌱 Dietary & allergens
⚠️ Before you take this
Do NOT combine with antidepressants (SSRIs, MAOIs) or other serotonergic medications - risk of serotonin syndrome. Talk to your provider first. Avoid if pregnant or nursing.
🎯 What it supports
SleepStress
🔬 Cellular wellness · The science
Ingredient science, told straight
We point to the public research wherever the studied dose and population match this product - so you don't take our word for it. The studies are free to read; we just make them easy to find.
5-HTPSee the research →
5-HTP is the direct precursor to serotonin - your body converts it in one enzymatic step. Taken in the evening, that pathway continues toward melatonin, which is why it's studied for both mood and restful sleep. Extracted from Griffonia seed, it crosses the blood-brain barrier where tryptophan competes with other amino acids - the reason a targeted precursor is studied rather than just eating more turkey.
What the study found
A clinical review of 5-HTP as a serotonin precursor: how it's absorbed, converted, and where it has been studied.
Why we chose it
The direct precursor your body converts to serotonin (and toward night, melatonin) - a mechanism-clear pick for the evening lane.
Wherever a study matches, we link the public record so you can read it yourself. Educational only; these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
🌱 Free · Do this with it
Food-first support
A supplement works best on a good foundation. Start here - it's free.
Most helpful foundations
- Sleep 7-9h - the base everything else builds on
- Sunlight + movement - daily, even a short walk
- Whole foods first - protein, fiber, colorful plants
- Stress management - chronic stress works against you
When to pause or adjust
- Reassess every 2-3 months, or seasonally
- If you have an autoimmune condition, check with your provider first
- Stop if you notice any reaction and reassess
Food and habits come first; supplements fill the gaps they leave. General educational guidance, not medical advice.
This may support you if...
✓You're working on sleep / stress and want a clearly-labeled option
✓You prefer knowing exactly what's in the bottle
✓You'll give it a consistent 2-8 week run
Probably not right if...
✕You're pregnant or nursing
✕You take prescription medication (check interactions)
✕You have a related medical condition without clearance
⚠ Do NOT combine with antidepressants (SSRIs, MAOIs) or other serotonergic medications - risk of serotonin syndrome. Talk to your provider first. Avoid if pregnant or nursing.
What it does · plain language
5-HTP is the direct precursor to serotonin - your body converts it in one enzymatic step. Taken in the evening, that pathway continues toward melatonin, which is why it's studied for both mood and restful sleep. Extracted from Griffonia seed, it crosses the blood-brain barrier where tryptophan competes with other amino acids - the reason a targeted precursor is studied rather than just eating more turkey.
Studied dose100-200 mg in the evening. Give it 2-8 weeks. Do not combine with antidepressants - see the "Before you take this" section below.
Best timingEvening
What's in this bottle
Made inUSA (cGMP-certified facility)
Label standardFull disclosure - every amount on the label
Servings30
Pairs well with
📋 How to take it
1
Take your serving with a full glass of water.
2
Pair it with a meal that has some fat in it - many nutrients absorb better alongside food.
3
Take it consistently and give it a 2 to 4 week run. Most benefits build gradually, not overnight.
Always follow the directions printed on your bottle - that label is your official guidance. This is general educational guidance to help you get the most from your product, not medical or dosing advice.
◆ The evidence
How we think about the research
How it works
5-HTP is the direct precursor to serotonin - your body converts it in one enzymatic step. Taken in the evening, that pathway continues toward melatonin, which is why it's studied for both mood and restful sleep. Extracted from Griffonia seed, it crosses the blood-brain barrier where tryptophan competes with other amino acids - the reason a targeted precursor is studied rather than just eating more turkey.
What's been studied
The research on this ingredient is public. We point to it directly so you can read it yourself, no cherry-picking.
Quality you can verify
Made in a cGMP-certified facility, clearly labeled, with every amount shown on the label.
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cGMP Certified🔬
Lot-Tested for Purity⚗️
Heavy-Metal Screened🇺🇸
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