Dietary Supplement Label Database

5-HTP 100 mg

On market
Photo of the Doctor's Best 5-HTP 100 mg label
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container 60
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
5-Hydroxytryptophan (as Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract)100 mg†
† Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide

% 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 22 February 2024, shown here as it was entered. The NIH's record · picture of the label (PDF)

General information

Product name
5-HTP 100 mg
Brand
Doctor's Best
Barcode (UPC)
7 53950 00077 3
Net contents
60 Veggie Cap(s)
Market status
On market
DSLD ID
302635

Classification

Supplement form
Capsule
Product type
Amino acid/Protein
Claim types on the label
Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended for
Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Label statements

Formula: Contains: Doctor's Best 5-HTP (5-hydroxy L-tryptophan) contains a naturally occurring metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan. 5-HTP is extracted from the seeds of the Griffonia simplicifolia plant. 5-HTP is converted in the brain to serotonin, a neurotransmitter substance found at the junctions (synapses) between neurons. It produces a calming and relaxing effect providing support to help maintain mental, emotional well-being, and to promote healthy sleep.

Formulation: Does NOT Contain: Doctor's Best 5-HTP is tested to ensure that it does not contain "Peak X."

FDA Statement of Identity: Dietary Supplement

Precautions: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Warning: Not to be used when taking MAO inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), or other anti-depressant medications. It should also not be used by individuals taking any of the category of medications known as "triptans."

Precautions: Children: Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage: Store in a cool dry place.

Directions: Suggested Adult use: Take 1 capsule daily, with or without food, or as recommended by your nutritionally informed physician.

Precautions: All Other: May impair your ability to drive or operate machinery.

Formulation: Does NOT Contain: Non-GMO/Gluten free/Soy free/Vegan

Brand information

Manufactured for: Doctor's Best, Inc., Tustin, California, USA

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