Serotonin guided by tryptophan on its own is not able to break
through the blood brain barrier (your brain’s defense system for keeping
out foreign substances) but 5-HTP can. It acts as the password for
serotonin to get past the security gates and flood the brain with its
mood lifting and sleep inducing properties.
CanPrev’s 5-HTP 100 is sourced from the African plant Griffonia
simplicifolia and enhanced with Vitamin B6 and Magnesium which are
important cofactors to help the body convert and utilize 5-HTP.
Recommended Use: 5-HTP 100 helps to promote sleep and a healthy mood balance, relieve
symptoms of fibromyalgia and reduce the severity of migraines when taken
as a prophylactic.
Directions: Adults - Take one (1) capsule three (3) times per day with
food or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. For use as a sleep
aid, take one (1) or two (2) capsules 45 minutes before bedtime or as
directed by a healthcare practitioner. To minimize the risk of
gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at one (1) capsule, one (1)
to two (2) times per day, and slowly increase to the effective dose over
a 2-week period.
Caution: As with any natural health product, you should consult a
healthcare practitioner on the use of this product, especially if you
are taking medication including carbidopa or drugs/supplements with
serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to,
L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John's wort,
antidepressants, painkillers, anti-nausea and anti-migraine medications,
and over-the-counter cough and cold medications containing
dextromethorphan. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you
are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare practitioner if
symptoms persist or worsen or if sleeplessness persists continuously for
more than 3 weeks. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare
practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, skin changes or
abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain. Do not use if seal
is broken. Keep out of reach of children.