Doctor's Best 5HTP Enhanced with Vitamins B6 and C

Doctor’s Best 5-HTP Enhanced with Vitamins B6 and C provides a drug-free alternative to support sleep, mood, anxiety and stress. It aids serotonin production and serotonin is the chemical neurotransmitter produced in the brain that helps regulate sleep, body temperature, sexual desire, mood and appetite. 5-HTP is a natural metabolite of the essential amino acid tryptophan and functions as a precursor for serotonin. It is derived from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia, is free of synthetic ingredients and has a high level of purity. 5-HTP is the immediate precursor of serotonin and converts directly to serotonin in the brain. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C help 5-HTP convert to serotonin.*

How does it work?

In the body, 5-HTP is formed from tryptophan by the addition of an –OH group, which gives 5-HTP its antioxidant properties. Whereas tryptophan may be sidetracked into the production of niacin or protein, 5-HTP readily crosses the blood-brain barrier and becomes available for serotonin synthesis. Therefore, supplementation with 5-HTP is a more direct route to serotonin production. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal phosphate) is necessary for 5-HTP to be converted to serotonin. Vitamin C participates in the conversion of tryptophan to 5-HTP and of tyrosine to norepinephrine, another important neurotransmitter.*

Why should I take Doctor’s Best 5-HTP Enhanced with Vitamins B6 and C?

Many people suffer from depleted serotonin levels, and that negatively affects our mood and sleep patterns. Serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter that helps to relay messages from one area of the brain to another. Of the approximately 40 million brain cells we have, most are influenced either directly or indirectly by serotonin. This includes brain cells related to mood, sexual desire, sexual function, appetite, sleep, memory and learning, temperature regulation, and some social behavior. Dips in serotonin levels can come from physiological causes, stress, dieting, low protein intake, and digestive disorders. 5-HTP Enhanced with Vitamins B6 and C can help by giving you a safe, clinically proven and effective serotonin boost.*

• Doctor’s Best 5-HTP enhanced with Vitamins B6 and C provides a drug-free support for sleep, mood, anxiety and stress*
• 5-HTP aids serotonin production.
• Serotonin is the chemical neurotransmitter produced in the brain that helps regulate sleep, body temperature, sexual desire, mood and appetite*
• Vitamin B6 is necessary for the 5-HTP to be converted into serotonin and Vitamin C helps conversion of 5-HTP to serotonin*
• Non-GMO
• Gluten Free
• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Soy Free

Ingredients

Serving Size 1 veggie capsule Servings per container 120 servings Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 20mg 333% Vitamin B6 ( as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 15mg 750% 5-hydrozy L-tryptophan 100mg+ +Daily Value not established. Other Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, modified cellulose (vegetarian capsule), silicon dioxide.

Directions

Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 capsule with or without food, or as recommended by a nutritionally informed physician.

Caution: Not to be used when taking MAO inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), or other anti-depressant medications. It should also not be used by individuals taking any of the category of medications known as “triptans”. Keep out of reach of children. 5-HTP is tested to ensure that it does not contain “Peak X”. May impair your ability to drive or operate machinery.

Store in a cool dry place.