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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.

3Active Ingredients

3 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

2% Daily Value Coverage

2 ingredients report a %DV; 1 meet or exceed 100% DV.

2Dietary Attributes

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

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Vitamin C(Calcium Ascorbate)60 mg67%
Vitamin B6(Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)10 mg588%
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan(Griffonia simplicifolia)50 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Vegetable Cellulosek-GelatinVegetable Magnesium StearateSilica

Target Groups

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

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

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

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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 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

    … (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 citations
  • Targeting 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 citations
  • Inhibition 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 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 …

    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.