The 5-HTP supplement comes in the form of a vegetarian capsule. This creates a supplement that is free from unnecessary chemicals, excipients, binders or unnatural additives. The vegetable cellulose capsule is designed to dissolve naturally in stomach acid, allowing the nutrients to be absorbed during digestion.
The substance 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is known as an amino acid produced naturally in the body. It is needed to form the hormone serotonin, which is responsible for the transmission of impulses between nerve cells.
A lack of serotonin in the body can lead to restlessness, depression, insomnia, unprovoked weight gain and many other unpleasant effects and health problems.
When we have enough serotonin in our body, it ensures good health and provides benefits. Today, 5-HTP supplements that improve the production of the hormone are very popular.
Indications are conditions caused by low serotonin levels: Insomnia, chronic headaches, obesity, narcolepsy, sleep apnoea, bulimia, fibromyalgia. 5-HTP is more effective than placebo in treating depression and increases the release of beta-endorphin.
5-HTP has some advantages over L-tryptophan. 5-HTP is often more effective than L-tryptophan because it converts to serotonin more quickly. 5-HTP is obtained from a natural source: the seeds of an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia). L-tryptophan is produced by fermentation.
