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5-hydroxytryptophan
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is 5-hydroxytryptophan?
Generic Name: 5-hydroxytryptophan
Other Brand Names:
5-HTP
5-hydroxytryptophan, also known as 5-HTP, is a dietary supplement made from the seeds of
the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia.
5-hydroxytryptophan has been used in alternative medicine as an aid to relieve the symptoms of
anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia, insomnia, chronic headaches, premenstrual syndrome, binge-eating
related to obesity, attention deficit disorder, and chronic headaches. 5-hydroxytryptophan has also
been used in treating certain seizures and symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Not all uses for 5-hydroxytryptophan have been approved by the FDA. 5-hydroxytryptophan should not be substituted for medications prescribed for you by your doctor.
5-hydroxytryptophan is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated
manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have
been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be
purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
5-hydroxytryptophan may also be used for other purposes not listed in this product guide.
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