Pure Encapsulations 5-HTP 100mg
About The The 5-HTP supplied in this supplement is derived from the Griffonia simplicifolia plant. The enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase adds a hydroxyl group (OH) to tryptophan, forming the 5-HTP intermediate. In clinical studies, administration of 5-HTP supported serotonin production.
The enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase adds a hydroxyl group (OH) to tryptophan, forming the 5-HTP intermediate. In the body, it converts to serotonin with the removal of a carboxyl group (COOH) by a second enzyme. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an intermediate in the natural synthesis of the essential amino acid, tryptophan, to serotonin. The 5-HTP supplied in this supplement is derived from the Griffonia simplicifolia plant. In clinical studies, administration of 5-HTP supported serotonin production. Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of endocrine and brain activity responsible for emotion, appetite and sleep/wake cycles.
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Pure Encapsulations 5-HTP 100mg
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