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Net Contents

60 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1–2 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

60

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

Not specified

Product Version

#593 Rev. 10DV

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.

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Allergen Guide

Free From

  • Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

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

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calcium(Calcium Phosphate)75 mg6%
5-Hydroxytryptophan(Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract)100 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

GelatinVegetable CelluloseVegetable Magnesium Stearate

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Women (not pregnant or lactating)Gluten Free

Label Claims

NutrientAll Other

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/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.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

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

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children. Caution: This product should not be taken by children, pregnant or lactating women.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

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

Precautions re: 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 re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Those using MAO-inhibitors, antidepressants and drugs containing fenfluramine should not use 5-HTP.

Precautions re: All Other

May cause drowsiness. Do not use while driving or operating machinery.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

5-HTP is the precursor to serotonin, a mood and appetite regulating neurotransmitter produced within the body.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Gluten free

Formula re: Contains

Hydroxytryptophan Natural griffonia seed extract

Formulation re: Other

Precursor to serotonin

Formulation re: Other

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability. Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Made in USA

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

Seals/Symbols

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

Seals/Symbols

Quali Pure

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.

304 Dee Cee Rd., White House, TN, 37188

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Research & Studies

  • The Effects of 5-HTP on Body Composition: An 8-Week Preliminary RCT

    C Evans, V Mekhail, J Curtis, P Czartoryski… - … Dietary Supplements, 2023 - Taylor & Francis

    … in healthy individuals (… of 5-HTP in exercise-trained individuals. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of supplementing with 100 mg daily of 5-HTP on …

    202311 citations
  • The Impact of 5-Hydroxytryptophan Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Mood in Singapore Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    S Li, CN Sutanto, X Xia, JE Kim - Nutrients, 2025 - mdpi.com

    … and mental health regulation [21,23,24,25]. Given that the participants in this study were cognitively healthy and had not previously taken 5-HTP supplementation, 100 mg was selected …

    20254 citations
  • Edible mushrooms as a potential component of dietary interventions for major depressive disorder

    A Fijałkowska, K Jędrejko, K Sułkowska-Ziaja, M Ziaja… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com

    … Edible mushrooms contain 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan (5-HTP), … knowledge on dietary supplementation with 5-HTP in MDD. … Thus, it is still unclear which groups of patients and/or …

    202238 citations
  • Inhibition of allergic inflammation by supplementation with 5-hydroxytryptophan

    H Abdala-Valencia, S Berdnikovs… - … of Physiology-Lung …, 2012 - journals.physiology.org

    … whether 5-HTP reduces allergic inflammation. Therefore, we determined whether 5-HTP supplementation reduces allergic inflammation. We also determined whether 5-HTP decreases …

    201246 citations
  • The impact of 5-hydroxytryptophan supplementation on sleep quality and gut microbiota composition in older adults: A randomized controlled trial

    CN Sutanto, X Xia, CW Heng, YS Tan, DPS Lee, J Fam… - Clinical Nutrition, 2024 - Elsevier

    … part of health and there is … of 5-HTP supplementation for improving sleep quality in older adults is unclear. Hence, the aim of this study is to assess the impact of 5-HTP supplementation …

    202455 citations
  • Targeting Serotonin through Nutrition: Systematic Review of Tryptophan and 5-HTP for Mood and Cognitive Dysfunction

    R Ajax - researchgate.net

    … Healthcare practitioners may consider TRP or 5-HTP supplementation for patients with … compelling evidence that tryptophan and 5-HTP supplementation offer measurable benefits for …

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2022-01-22. DSLD Label ID: 265563. 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.