Description
- Used as a Sleep Aid
- Formulated Specifically for Patients with Occasional Sleeplessness
INGREDIENT BENEFITS:
5-HTP
The sleep-regulating hormone melatonin requires the essential amino acid L-tryptophan for conversion. A deficiency of L-tryptophan in the diet can lead to low serotonin and melatonin levels, which can contribute to sleep challenges. L-tryptophan is converted into the amino acid intermediate 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), which is then converted directly into serotonin, followed by melatonin conversion. While L-tryptophan is the starting block for serotonin and melatonin production, one of the key advantages of 5-HTP is its ability to easily cross the blood brain barrier. This allows for enhanced serotonin and melatonin synthesis.
Ingredients & Usage
Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule):
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid USP)…12.5 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide USP)…2.5 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5′-Phosphate)…2.5 mg
Folate (Quatrefolic® (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt)…100 mcg
Calcium (DimaCal® Dicalcium Malate)…62.5 mg
Magnesium (DiMagnesium Malate)…37.5 mg
Zinc (TRAACS® Zinc HVP Chelate)…1.25 mg
Taurine…75 mg
L-5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan) (Griffonia simplicifolia, Seed)…37.5 mg
GABA (PharmaGABA™ Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, Glutamic Acid)…37.5 mg
Phosphatidylserine (Phosphatidylserine-enriched Soy Lecithin)…25 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide.
Recommended Dose:
Adults: Take 3 capsules daily, with food, or as recommended by a health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products. For a sleep aid, take 30 – 45 minutes before bedtime.
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