5-HTP®

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Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s) · 1–4 per day

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  Nutricost 5-HTP Capsules

  Walmart4.7(2400)

  $5.48
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  Walgreens 5-HTP 100 mg Capsules

  Walgreens.com4.7(3)

  $13.99
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  CVS Health 5-HTP Capsules 30 ct

  CVS Pharmacy4.0(58)

  $15.69
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  Irwin Naturals Double Potency 5-HTP Extra Softgels

  Irwin Naturals4.8(167)

  $19.99
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  Nature's Bounty 5-HTP 100 Mg Capsules

  iHerb4.5(92)

  $14.36
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  Thorne Research 5-Hydroxytryptophan 90 Capsules

  ClearSpring Pharmacy4.7(673)

  $39.00
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  Jarrow Formulas 5-HTP 100 mg 60 Capsules

  Whole Foods Market4.7(253)

  $31.49
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  Natrol 5 HTP Time Release

  Walgreens.com4.6(948)

  $17.49

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• 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP): Natural occurrence, analysis, biosynthesis, biotechnology, physiology and toxicology

  ME Maffei - International journal of molecular sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com

  … This review describes the natural sources of 5-HTP, which represent the raw material from which 5-HTP may be extracted and purified for its use in drugs and dietary supplements, as …

  2020319 citations

• Relationship between the absorption of 5-hydroxytryptophan from an integrated diet, by means of Griffonia simplicifolia extract, and the effect on satiety in overweight …

  M Rondanelli, A Opizzi, M Faliva, M Bucci… - Eating and Weight …, 2012 - Springer

  … Previous observations have shown that oral administration of 5-HTP is useful for losing … the efficacy of a dietary supplement with natural plant extracts rich in 5-HTP, administered via the …

  201256 citations

• Effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan on distinct types of depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  F Javelle, A Lampit, W Bloch, P Häussermann… - … reviews, 2020 - academic.oup.com

  … As will be discussed below, 5-HTP may have some benefits compared to TRP. This meta-… Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines, aimed to evaluate the findings concerning 5-HTP as a …

  202062 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

  … Similarly, the results of meta-analyses of studies examining the therapeutic potential of tryptophan [46] or 5-HTP [53] in MDD are inconclusive, with 5-HTP found to be a more promising …

  202238 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

  … body composition management and mental health regulation [21,23… healthy and had not previously taken 5-HTP supplementation, 100 mg was selected to balance the potential benefits …

  20254 citations

• 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

  … This investigation discovered that 5-HTP intake influences areas of the brain related to … fatty foods compared to the 5-HTP group. This study suggests that 5-HTP intake can influence …

  202311 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2022-06-16. DSLD Label ID: 266891. 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.