5-HTP 100 mg

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: CVS Health

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

30 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

2 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

15

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 50428 30915 5

Product Version

Prod. No. 72443 B52385 01A

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

2Active Ingredients

2 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1% Daily Value Coverage

1 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calcium128 mg13%
5-Hydroxytryptophan(Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract)200 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Dicalcium PhosphateGelatinContains <2% of:

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy FreeSugar Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take two (2) capsules once daily as needed or at bedtime as 5-HTP may produce drowsiness. If you experience stomach sensitivity, take with food.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you are taking any medications, including anti-depressants or drugs with central nervous system or serotonergic activity, or have any medical condition, including mental health or gastrointestinal concerns, consult your doctor before use.

Precautions re: All Other

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not drive, operate machinery or consume alcohol when taking this product.

Precautions re: Children

Not intended for use by children.

Precautions re: Children

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Precautions re: All Other

TAMPER RESISTANT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Storage

Storage

STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT.

Formulation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

No yeast, wheat, gluten, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, soy, artificial color, artificial flavor, salt.

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Actual size

General Statements: All Other Content

HEALTHY MOOD

General Statements: All Other Content

Actual Product Size on Side Panel

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

2016 CVS/pharmacy

General: Product/Version Code

Prod. No. 72443 B52385 01A

Seals/Symbols

CVS Quality Money back guarantee

General Statements: All Other Content

5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in sending messages through the nervous system.

General Statements: All Other Content

Supports Calm & Feelings of Well-Being

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI, 02895

1-800-746-7287

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Research & Studies

  • Kinetics of l-5-hydroxytryptophan in healthy subjects

    HGM Westenberg, TW Gerritsen, BA Meijer… - Psychiatry …, 1982 - Elsevier

    … of 5-HTP observed in this study displayed an unusual double … of absorption of unchanged 5-HTP, and a significant reduction in … side effects appeared to be related to the 5-HTP plasma …

    198252 citations
  • The safety, efficacy, and tolerability of pharmacological treatment of depression in patients with cardiovascular disease: a look at antidepressants and integrative …

    L Chang, N Liu - Heart and Mind, 2017 - journals.lww.com

    … on the severity of the patient's preexisting CV condition.[ 23 ] … 5-HTP has been found to be effective as an antidepressant … [ 94 , 95 ] 5-HTP also showed positive augmentation effects …

    201715 citations
  • The effect of 5-hydroxytryptophan, a serotonin precursor, on adults with high levels of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder traits: A randomised, controlled trial.

    E Jackson, T Riley, PG Overton - Plos one, 2026 - europepmc.org

    … Furthermore, we postulate that 5-HTP … of 5-HTP on attention and distractibility, with only one study on rhesus macaques completed. This research, however, demonstrated that 5-HTP …

    2026
  • Placebo-controlled comparison of three dose-regimens of 5-hydroxytryptophan challenge test in healthy volunteers

    HJ Gijsman, JMA van Gerven, ML de Kam… - Journal of clinical …, 2002 - journals.lww.com

    … 17.1 (coefficient of variation [CV], 42%), 36.3 (CV, 69%), and 253.2 (CV, 30%) for 5-HTP … In summary, 5-HTP 100 mg plus carbidopa 3 hours before and after seems a simple, reliable, …

    200265 citations
  • Cardiac roles of serotonin (5-HT) and 5-HT-receptors in health and disease

    J Neumann, B Hofmann, S Dhein, U Gergs - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com

    … 5-HTP, perhaps formed in platelets, might lead to higher concentrations of 5-HT in the heart [34]. In contrast, we suggest that 5-HT formation in the heart from 5-HTP … (cells being CV-1 (…

    2023112 citations
  • Not all supplements are created equal

    RPH Alice Jeromin - veterinarypracticenews.com

    … As of May 15, 2019, CVS Pharmacy introduced third-party … 5-HTP supplement, resulting in a potentially fatal serotonin-like syndrome. Each tablet contained 100 mg 5-HTP and 820 mg …

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2016-11-21. DSLD Label ID: 66979. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.