Net Contents
60 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
1 Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
60
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
Not specified
Product Version
#540 Rev.03DV
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
3 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
2 ingredients report a %DV; 1 meet or exceed 100% DV.
Label states: Gluten-Free, Kosher.
This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.
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 Capsule(s) · 1–4 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C(Calcium Ascorbate) | 60 mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B6(Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 10 mg | 588% |
| L-5-Hydroxytryptophan(Griffonia simplicifolia) | 50 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
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
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.
Precautions re: Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).
Formulation
Formula re: Contains
5-HTP is the precursor to serotonin, a mood and appetite regulating neurotransmitter produced within the body. It has been combined with Vitamin C and Vitamin B-6, an important cofactor in the conversion to serotonin. We use a natural extract that is buffered to minimize any potential gastric discomfort.
Formulation re: Other
Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Formulation re: Other
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Gluten free
Formula re: Contains
Hydroxytryptophan with Vitamin B-6 & Vitamin C Natural Griffonia seed extract
Formulation re: Other
Precursor to serotonin Buffered Gentle on the stomach Easy to swallow
Formula re: Kosher
Ko Kosher Service
Formulation re: Other
Made in USA
FDA Statements
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Other Label Statements
Seals/Symbols
Quali Pure
Seals/Symbols
Ko Kosher Service
Manufacturer & Distributor
Manufacturer
Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
304 Dee Cee Rd., White House, TN, 37188
Market Reference
NOW Foods 5-HTP 50 mg 30 Capsules
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Target4.7(213)$15.95NOW 5-HTP mg
DPS Nutrition4.7(14000)$16.99Organic 5-HTP 200 mg Water Extracted from Organic Griffonia Seeds
Triquetra Health4.8(97)$25.99Natrol 5-HTP Fast Dissolve Mixed Berry 30 Tablets
walgreens.com4.5(119)$16.99Doctor's Best 5-HTP Enhanced with 120 Veggie Caps
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Walmart - eSupplements, llc4.7(2500)$12.95
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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
… 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 …
202310 citationsThe 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
… (5-HTP) is known as a precursor of the sleep regulating neurotransmitter and hormone. However, efficacy of 5-HTP … Hence, the aim of this study is to assess the impact of 5-HTP …
202459 citationsTargeting Serotonin through Nutrition: Systematic Review of Tryptophan and 5-HTP for Mood and Cognitive Dysfunction
R Ajax - researchgate.net
… that tryptophan and 5-HTP supplementation offer measurable benefits for mood regulation and, to … While both compounds modulate serotonin synthesis effectively, 5HTP shows greater …
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 …
20255 citationsInhibition of allergic inflammation by supplementation with 5-hydroxytryptophan
H Abdala-Valencia, S Berdnikovs… - … of Physiology-Lung …, 2012 - journals.physiology.org
… We also determined whether 5-HTP decreases passage of leukocytes through the endothelial barrier by regulating endothelial cell function. For these studies, C57BL/6 mice were …
201247 citationsEffects 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 …
202065 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: 266898. 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.
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