Net Contents
60 Veggie Cap(s)
Serving Size
1 Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
60
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
7 53950 00077 3
Product Version
YDRB077-4
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
Label states: Vegan, Vegetarian, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free.
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
- Soy
- 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 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Hydroxytryptophan(Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract) | 100 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Adult use: Take 1 capsule daily, with or without food, or as recommended by your nutritionally informed physician.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Warning: Not to be used when taking MAO inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), or other anti-depressant medications. It should also not be used by individuals taking any of the category of medications known as "triptans."
Precautions re: Children
Keep out of the reach of children.
Precautions re: All Other
May impair your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Storage
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Formulation
Formula re: Contains
Doctor's Best 5-HTP (5-hydroxy L-tryptophan) contains a naturally occurring metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan. 5-HTP is extracted from the seeds of the Griffonia simplicifolia plant. 5-HTP is converted in the brain to serotonin, a neurotransmitter substance found at the junctions (synapses) between neurons. It produces a calming and relaxing effect providing support to help maintain mental, emotional well-being, and to promote healthy sleep.
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Doctor's Best 5-HTP is tested to ensure that it does not contain "Peak X."
Formulation re: Other
Helps promote healthy sleep Helps promote calm and relaxation Helps support mental and emotional well-being
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Non-GMO/Gluten free/Soy free/Vegan
Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan
Non-GMO/Gluten free/Soy free/Vegan
FDA Statements
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Other Label Statements
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)
Doctor's Best Science-Based Nutrition
Seals/Symbols
Vegan
Manufacturer & Distributor
Distributor
Doctor's Best, Inc.
Tustin, California, 92780, USA
(800) 777-2474
Market Reference
Doctor's Best 5-HTP 100mg 60 Veggie Caps
Vitacost.com4.8(2800)$9.99Doctor's Best 5 HTP 100mg 60 ct
Clark’s Markets4.9(43)$17.99Doctor's Best 5-HTP Enhanced with 120 Veggie Caps
Target4.8(1000)$18.995-HTP 100mg
Pure Prescriptions$43.99L‐5‐HTP 100 mg Serotonin Support Capsules
Edom Laboratories$152.705-HTP mg Pure Encapsulations
Walmart - Pattern4.8(83)$61.005-Htp
Survival Grocery$31.49Common Market L 5-HTP 100 mg Capsules (30 Count)
Betsy's Health Foods$13.09
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Research & Studies
Secrets of 5-HTP: Nature's Newest Super Supplement
W Conkling - 1998 - books.google.com
… This book discusses ways you can use the nutritional supplement 5-HTP to raise serotonin levels. Even though this natural approach is highly effective, millions of Americans in- …
1998Tryptophan and 5-HTP for Sleep: The Serotonin Pathway Explained
WMI Best, G vs L-Threonate - smartersupplementreviews.com
… “5-HTP sleep trial” actually tested a combination product containing both GABA and 5-HTP, not 5-HTP … be attributed to 5-HTP, and we don’t cite it as evidence that 5-HTP works. The …
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) vs. Prozac (SSRIs)
W Dean, J South, J English - researchgate.net
… (24) Thus, both clinical studies and blood serotonin measurements in response to dramatically increased blood 5-HTP levels fail to support the 'Warning' claims that 5-HTP without PDI …
5-HTP: The natural way to overcome depression, obesity, and insomnia
M Murray - 1999 - books.google.com
… 5-HTP can influence brain and body chemistry, I recommend that it be used under medical … the safety and efficacy of 5-HTP, it is not intended to provide medical advice or to substitute …
199933 citations5-HTP vs Melatonin for Sleep: Different Mechanisms, Different Results
WMI Best, G vs L-Threonate - smartersupplementreviews.com
… For a supplement this widely sold, that absence is itself telling… trial in older adults tested 100 mg of 5-HTP daily and found a … it compared against a no-supplement control rather than a …
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
… suggests that 5-HTP intake … 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 …
202310 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2024-02-22. DSLD Label ID: 302635. 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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