{"product_id":"now-5-htp-100mg-120caps","title":"NOW 5-HTP 100MG 120Caps","description":"  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#8000ff\" size=\"6\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW 5-HTP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eHelps to relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia and reduce the severity and duration of migraine headaches when taken as a prophylactic.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\"\u003e There has been recent interest in the use of 5-HTP as a means to boost serotonin production. 5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin and has replaced tryptophan, which was previously used in that role. Serious adverse health events have been linked to L-Tryptophan in the past and it is currently a prescription drug in Canada. 5-HTP is well absorbed after oral administration and has been shown to increase the neurotransmitters, dopamine and norepinephrine; whereas tryptophan does not. This NOW 5-HTP product offers the benefits of higher potency and a vegetarian formulation extracted from the seed of the African \u003ci\u003eGriffonia simplicifolia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e plant.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eSerotonin (5-HT) is a neurotransmitter synthesized centrally from derivatives of the essential amino acid, tryptophan. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is created in the body via tryptophan hydroxylase, which is subsequently decarboxylated to serotonin (5-HT). 5-HTP is readily absorbed when taken orally and crosses the blood-brain barrier to increase the central nervous system (CNS) synthesis of serotonin. Serotonin can affect sleep, temperature, sexual behaviour, and pain sensation. Since 5-HTP can increase synthesis of serotonin, 5-HTP is used for several disease states where serotonin is believed to play a significant role including headaches, mood disorders and numerous other conditions. 5-HTP is one of the few approved natural therapies for fibromyalgia with the possibility of reducing pain severity, morning stiffness, and sleeplessness.  \u003c\/font\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eFibromyalgia\u003c\/strong\u003e: Take 1 capsule 3-4 times daily with food. Use for minimum of 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond one year.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMigraines\u003c\/strong\u003e: Take 1-2 capsules 2-3 times daily with food. Use for a minimum of 2-3 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 6 months. 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 2 week period .\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33193845970,"sku":"7099","price":32.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0408\/7649\/products\/s7099.jpg?v=1492443092","url":"https:\/\/parisnaturalhealthfoods.ca\/products\/now-5-htp-100mg-120caps","provider":"Paris Natural Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}