{"product_id":"now-5-htp-100mg-60-vegi-capsules","title":"NOW 5-HTP 100mg 60Vcaps","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 \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eand duration of migraine headaches when taken as a prophylactic.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eThere has been recent interest in the use of 5-HTP as a means \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eto boost serotonin production. 5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin and has replaced \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003etryptophan, which was previously used in that role. Serious adverse health events have\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ebeen linked to L-Tryptophan in the past and it is currently a prescription drug in \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eCanada. 5-HTP is well absorbed after oral administration and has been shown to \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eincrease the neurotransmitters, dopamine and norepinephrine; whereas tryptophan does \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003enot. This NOW \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e5-HTP product offers the benefits of higher potency and a vegetarian \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eformulation extracted from the seed of the African \u003ci\u003eGriffonia simplicifolia\u003c\/i\u003e plant.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eSerotonin (5-HT) is a neurotransmitter synthesized \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ecentrally from derivatives of the essential amino acid, tryptophan. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is created in the body via tryptophan hydroxylase, \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ewhich is subsequently decarboxylated to serotonin (5-HT). 5-HTP is readily absorbed \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ewhen taken orally and crosses the blood-brain barrier to increase the central nervous \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003esystem (CNS) synthesis of serotonin. Serotonin can affect sleep, temperature, \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003esexual behaviour, and pain sensation. Since 5-HTP can increase synthesis of serotonin, \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e5-HTP is used for several disease states where serotonin is believed to play a \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003esignificant role including headaches, mood disorders and numerous other\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003econditions. 5-HTP is one of the few approved natural therapies for fibromyalgia with \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ethe possibility of reducing pain severity, morning stiffness, and sleeplessness. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e Adult Dosage: Fibromyalgia: Take 1 capsule 3-4 times daily with food. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eUse for minimum of 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003epractitioner for use beyond one year.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eMigraines: Take 1-2 capsules 2-3 times daily with food. Use for a minimum of 2-3 \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003eweeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 6 \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003emonths. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 100 mg,\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e2-3 times per day and slowly increase to effective dose over a 2 week period.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (each capsule contains):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cp\u003eL-5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan) (\u003ci\u003eGriffonia simplicifolia\u003c\/i\u003e) (Seed)……100 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\r\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Medicinal Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#533690\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003e White Rice Flour, Veg Capsule (hypromellose, \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"4\" face=\"Verdana\"\u003ewater).\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1100407200,"sku":"3255","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0408\/7649\/products\/s3255.jpg?v=1493225075","url":"https:\/\/parisnaturalhealthfoods.ca\/products\/now-5-htp-100mg-60-vegi-capsules","provider":"Paris Natural Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}