Dietary Supplement Label Database

5-HTP

by DC
On market
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container 120
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate)60 mg67%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)10 mg588%
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (as Griffonia simplicifolia)50 mg†
† Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, 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 16 June 2022, shown here as it was entered. The NIH's record · picture of the label (PDF)

General information

Product name
5-HTP
Brand
DC
Barcode (UPC)
Not printed
Net contents
120 Capsule(s)
Market status
On market
DSLD ID
266917

Classification

Supplement form
Capsule
Product type
Other Combinations
Claim types on the label
Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended for
Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free

Label statements

Directions: Directions: As a dietary supplement, start with a low dose of 1 capsule taken with a meal. Increase the dose slowly (every 3-5 days) up to a maximum of 4 capsules taken daily. Total daily intake should be divided into two or more doses, with no more than 2 capsules per dose.

Formula: Contains: 5-HTP is the precursor to serotonin, a mood and appetite regulating neurotransmitter produced within the body. It has been combined with Vitamin C and Vitamin B-6, an important cofactor in the conversion to serotonin. We use a natural extract that is buffered to minimize any potential gastric discomfort.

Precautions: All Other: Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Storage: Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).

Precautions: Children: Caution: This product should not be taken by children, pregnant or lactating women.

Precautions: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Caution: This product should not be taken by children, pregnant or lactating women.

Precautions: All Other: May cause gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea or nausea which usually disappears by reducing dosage or is minimized by taking with food. As with any supplement, if discomfort persists discontinue use. Those suffering from gut disorders such as ulcers, irritable bowel disease, Crohn's disease, celiac disease, etc., should not use 5-HTP.

Precautions: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Those using MAO-inhibitors, antidepressants and drugs containing fenfluramine should not use 5-HTP.

Precautions: All Other: May cause drowsiness. Do not use while driving or operating machinery.

Precautions: Children: Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation: Does NOT Contain: Gluten free

Formula: Contains: Hydroxytryptophan with Vitamin B-6 & Vitamin C Natural Griffonia seed extract

FDA Statement of Identity: Dietary Supplement

Brand information

Mfg. by: Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc., White House, TN

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