Dietary Supplement Label Database

5-HTP

Off market
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1-2 Tablet(s)
Servings Per Container 15
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)120 mg200%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)Vitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)20 mg1,000%
5-HTP100 mg†
† Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Aqueous Coating Solution, modified Cellulose Gum, Stearic Acid, Silica

% Daily Values for: Adults and children 4 or more years of age.

Where this label comes from

An original label of the NIH's Dietary Supplement Label Database, entered there on 24 August 2012, shown here as it was entered. The NIH's record

General information

Product name
5-HTP
Brand
Nature's Way
Barcode (UPC)
0 33674 45240 0
Net contents
30 Tablet(s); 50 mg
Market status
Off market
DSLD ID
12336

Classification

Supplement form
Tablet or Pill
Product type
Other Combinations
Claim types on the label
Nutrient, All Other
Intended for
Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free

Label statements

Precautions: All Other: Caution: This product should not be consumed by children under the age of 12 years or by pregnant or lactating women. Some may experience gastrointestinal (GI) upset including abdominal cramping, nausea or diarrhea while taking this product. This may be alleviated by reducing the dose or taking with meals. As with any supplement, if discomfort persists discontinue use. Some persons may also experience insomnia or headache when using this product. Those suffering from GI disorders such as ulcers, irritable bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or celiac disease, should not use 5-HTP. Those taking prescription anti-depressants, such as MAO-inhibitors or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or drugs containing fenfluramine should not use 5-HTP. This product may cause drowsiness and should not be used while driving or operating heavy equipment.

Formulation: Does NOT Contain: Nature's Way(R) 5-HTP contains no yeast, milk, lactose, wheat or soy.

FDA Statement of Identity: dietary supplement

Formula: Contains: l-5-Hydroxytryptophan with Vitamin B6 & Vitamin C

Precautions: All Other: Double safety sealed with a printed outer shrinkwrap film and printed inner bottle freshness seal. Do not use if either seal is broken or missing.

Precautions: Children: Keep out of reach of children.

Directions: Recommendation: Use under the guidance of a healthcare practitioner. Start with a low dose of 1 tablet (50 mg) taken daily with a meal. Increase the dose slowly (every 3-5 days) up to a maximum of four tablets taken daily (200 mg). Total daily intake should be divided into two or more doses, with no more than 2 tablets per dose.

Brand information

(C)2006 R/1: Nature's Way Products, Inc., Springville, Utah, USA

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