5-HTP Time Release 100mg Bioclinic Naturals

$35.99

Benefits

  • Extra-strength 100 mg formula for ease of dosing
  • Naturally sourced from the seed of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia
  • 5-HTP readily crosses the blood-brain barrier to increase central nervous system synthesis of serotonin
  • Timed-release formulation may minimize gastric discomfort and helps prevent the rapid spikes and drops associated with immediate-release 5-HTP

SKU: 9289

NPN: 80095817

UPC: 629022092895

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5-HTP Time Release 100mg

5-HTP Time Release 100mg is an amino acid precursor to the brain chemical serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is essential for balancing mood, along with performing cognitive tasks such as learning and memory formation. Lowered mood as well as other conditions have long been associated with low serotonin levels, making 5-HTP an attractive natural option to elevate mood and improve emotional health. Timed-release caplets bypass the limitations of immediate-release formulations. This allows for a sustained increase in serotonin, avoiding spikes, fluctuations, and the rapid drops associated with missed or delayed dosing. Additionally, timed-release formulations may help minimize the gastric discomfort some individuals experience with 5-HTP.

Clinical research supports 5-HTP supplementation for mood. A randomized double-blind clinical trial of 60 patients assessed the efficacy of 5-HTP supplementation as compared to fluoxetine. Efficacy was determined by comparing initial HAM-D scores obtained at baseline to those at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks. Following 5-HTP supplementation, 73% of patients taking 5-HTP and 80% of patients taking fluoxetine showed significant reduction in HAM-D scores starting at week two and through to the end of the study.

5-HTP has also been used to address serotonin imbalance implicated in chronic pain conditions including migraines as well in fibromyalgia and insomnia. People with fibromyalgia who take 300–400 mg of 5-HTP daily in divided doses have reported improvements in symptoms, including pain severity, morning stiffness, and sleeplessness. 5-HTP is known to increase sleep quality, which is critical in those suffering from fibromyalgia. In fact, 5-HTP has been shown to promote REM sleep in healthy adults. The increased time spent in REM sleep is one of the reasons why 5-HTP is considered a sleep aid.

Medicinal Ingredients

Each Capsule Contains:
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia simplicifolia) (seed) 100 mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients

Dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, carbohydrate gum, coating (carbohydrate gum, glycerin), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).

Allergens:

Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy,corn, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.

Recommended Use:

Recommended Adult Dose: Healthy Mood Balance: 1 caplet 3 times per day with food or as directed by a health care practitioner. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 100 mg 2–3 times per day and slowly increase to effective dose over a period of 2 weeks . Use for at least 1 week to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 year . Sleep Aid: 1 caplet 1–2 times per day with food or as directed by health care practitioner . Take 30–45 minutes before bedtime

Contraindications

Do not use if you have scleroderma.

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Bioclinic Naturals

At Bioclinic Naturals, we offer an exclusive health care practitioner line of evidence-based natural health products. Each formula is developed by the industry leading, outstanding scientists and health care practitioners on our Scientific Advisory Board to meet, and exceed, the needs of your patients. Every great product starts with the best ingredients. Our goal is to provide the best quality, tested raw materials. We have certified organic farmland in Canada’s Okanagan Valley, and whenever possible we grow our own plant-based ingredients. Any raw material we do not produce ourselves is subjected to the highest level of scrutiny to ensure the quality and purity. We are Canada’s leading nutraceutical manufacturer. We have state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that include tabulating and softgel encapsulation. Our standards meet or surpasses the Canadian Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) established by the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of the Canadian Federal Government, and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations. Our products also meet or exceed other international standards including the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA), the US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP), the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare (MHW), and the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Our commitment to quality is reflected in the our investment in expanding our in-house Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Research & Development departments, allowing us to verify the purity, potency, and efficacy of each and every product. We have advanced analytical technology and equipment, including HPLC and Mass Spectrometry, and can test for over 400 contaminants down to the molecular level. We adhere strictly to good laboratory practices (GLP), and our products are ISURA certified. This third party certification tests for non-GMO, contaminants, and identity. Bioclinic Naturals’ focus is on clinical application for nutritional interventions and strategies for preventive medicine. Our unique formulas meet practitioners’ needs for both condition-specific challenges and overall health enhancement. Our continual commitment to product quality in every stage of production for every product ensures that our products have earned the trust of practitioners and their patients. We work closely with our Scientific Advisory Board to ensure that our products live up to their claims. Their scientific investigation focuses on the clinical application of our products, as well as nutritional interventions and strategies for preventive medicine. At Bioclinic Naturals, we don’t just say that we provide the most effective natural health products – we prove it. We have the science and clinical research to back up our products for quality, potency, and effectiveness.

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