HTP Power
How it Works
HTP stands for hydroxytryptophan, described as the natural serotonin precursor.Serotonin is the brain’s “feel-good” hormone, involved in regulating mood, appetite and sleep. Serotonin is a precursor to melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.
The story behind HTP Power
Nobel Prize winner Frederick Hopkins discovered tryptophan about 100 years ago. Only a few decades old, 5-HTP, or hydrolyzed tryptophan, is often derived from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, an African shrub.
Eleuthero hails from southeastern Russia and northern China. It’s also found in Korea and Japan. Locals refer to eleuthero as devil’s shrub, wild pepper and Russian root. It has been prized for 2,000 years in this region.
Ashwagandha hails from India and has a long history of use—more than 2,500 years—in Ayurvedic Medicine. Its nicknames include Indian ginseng, winter cherry and strength of the stallion, indicating the root’s ability to support stamina and help build the immune system.
Vitamin B6 was discovered by Paul György in 1934 and later isolated by Samuel Lepovsky at UC Berkeley.
Eleuthero hails from southeastern Russia and northern China. It’s also found in Korea and Japan. Locals refer to eleuthero as devil’s shrub, wild pepper and Russian root. It has been prized for 2,000 years in this region.
Ashwagandha hails from India and has a long history of use—more than 2,500 years—in Ayurvedic Medicine. Its nicknames include Indian ginseng, winter cherry and strength of the stallion, indicating the root’s ability to support stamina and help build the immune system.
Vitamin B6 was discovered by Paul György in 1934 and later isolated by Samuel Lepovsky at UC Berkeley.
Recommended Use
Dosage (adults):Take 4 capsules once per day with food, approximately 45 minutes before bedtime. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
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Key Ingredients
5-HTP
eleuthero root
ashwagandha root
Vitamin B6
Other Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients: Each capsule contains Eleutherococcus senticosus (eleuthero) root 286 mg; Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) root 50 mg; L-5-hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP from Griffonia simplicifolia seed) 35 mg; zinc (gluconate) 3 mg and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 3 mg. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Gelatin, cellulose and magnesium stearate.
Risk Information: Consult a health care practitioner (HCP) if symptoms persist or worsen, or if chronic insomnia persists for more than 3 weeks. Consult a HCP prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an acute infection, or are taking products with serotonergic activity or sedative properties (e.g. St. John’s wort, alcohol). Discontinue use and consult a HCP if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, abdominal pain, severe muscle pain or if you experience skin changes. Do not use if you have high blood pressure or if you have scleroderma. Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or drowsiness. Exercise caution in activities requiring mental alertness.
Risk Information: Consult a health care practitioner (HCP) if symptoms persist or worsen, or if chronic insomnia persists for more than 3 weeks. Consult a HCP prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an acute infection, or are taking products with serotonergic activity or sedative properties (e.g. St. John’s wort, alcohol). Discontinue use and consult a HCP if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, abdominal pain, severe muscle pain or if you experience skin changes. Do not use if you have high blood pressure or if you have scleroderma. Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or drowsiness. Exercise caution in activities requiring mental alertness.
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