5htp Plus

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5Htp) is an amino acid produced by your body from tryptophan which occurs in many foods and can be extracted from plants. For years Europe has prescribed 5htp for depression, sleep problems, and obesity. The body produces serotonin from 5Htp but with the average diet and stress filled life of most Americans it results with low levels of serotonin. Low levels of serotonin can lead to depression, anxiety, irritability, impulsiveness, short attention span, insomnia, exhaustion, chronic pain, craving for sweets and or carbohydrate rich foods. 5 htp also raises levels of other brain neurotransmitters like melatonin and dopamine which are important in the regulation of other body function.

Each capsule contains

In an herbal base

DL Phenylalanine

The body converts phenylalanine into tyrosine, another amino acid essential for making proteins, brain chemicals including dopamine and norepinephrine, and thyroid hormones; may help reduce chronic pain associated with certain health conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and fibromyalgia, by stimulating nerve pathways in the brain that control pain.

5Htp

converts in the brain into serotonin. Serotonin is an important brain chemical involved in mood, behavior, appetite, and sleep.

L-Tyrosine

can be converted by neurons in the brain and in the adrenal medulla of the adrenal glands to dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine hormones which are depleted by stress, overwork, and certain drugs. By replenishing norepinephrine in the brain, mental energy levels are enhanced and a feeling of contentment often occurs.

L-Carnitine

main function is to transport long chain fatty acids which when burned provides energy. This increases the use of fat as an energy source. Possible deficiency signs are confusion, obesity, muscle weakness. Has been used for an aid to weight loss, chronic fatigue syndrome heart problems, and lowering cholesterol.

B Complex

Support and increase the rate of metabolism; Maintain healthy skin and muscle tone; Enhance immune and nervous system function; Promote cell growth and division ó including that of the red blood cells that help prevent anemia.

¹Phenylalanine should not be taken by pregnant women or persons suffering from phenylketonuria (PKU).

²People taking MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitors should not take any supplement containing L-Tyrosine. Consult your doctor if you have high blood pressure before taking this or any supplement.