5-HTP Enhanced with Vitamins B6 and C®

Other Combinations

Brand: Doctor's Best

CapsuleOther CombinationsOn Market

Functions

Sleep, Mood & Stress

Product label for 5-HTP Enhanced with Vitamins B6 and C — Click to view full label

Net Contents

120 Veggie Cap(s)

Serving Size

1 Veggie Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

120

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 53950 00120 6

Product Version

YDRB0120-5

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; 2 meet or exceed 100% DV.

4Dietary Attributes

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 Veggie Capsule(s) · 1 per day

Ingredient	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Vitamin C(Ascorbic Acid)	200 mg	220%
Vitamin B6(Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)	15 mg	880%
5-Hydroxytryptophan(Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract)	100 mg	—

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline CelluloseModified CelluloseSilicon Dioxide

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten Free

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 capsule with or without food, or more, as recommended by a 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: All Other

May impair your ability to drive or operate machinery. Should not be taken by individuals sensitive to Vitamin B6.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

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. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C are important co-factors in the 5-HTP's conversion to serotonin, a neuotransmitter substance found at the junctions (synapses) between neurons. 5-HTP provides support to help maintain mental and emotional well-being and promotes 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: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegan

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non-GMO Gluten Free Soy Free

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

General Statements: All Other Content

Helps support mental and emotional well-being Helps promote healthy sleep

General: Product/Version Code

YDRB0120-5

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

Science-Based Nutrition

Seals/Symbols

Vegan

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Doctor's Best, Inc.

(800) 777-2474

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) vs. Prozac (SSRIs)
W Dean, J South, J English - researchgate.net
… When neurons convert tryptophan into serotonin, they must first use a vitamin B3dependent … tryptophan into 5-HTP. A vitamin B6-dependent enzyme is then used to convert 5-HTP into …
Nutrient power: Heal your biochemistry and heal your brain
W Walsh - 2014 - books.google.com
… resulting in severe deficiencies of zinc and vitamin B-6. Hoffer’s therapy approach became … the OH- group from 5-HTP. Persons with a genetic or acquired B-6 deficiency tend to produce …
201466 citations
Defeating Depression: A Holistic Approach.
C BJORNDAL, S SPEER - Naturopathic Doctor News & Review, 2021 - openurl.ebsco.com
… Serotonin riboflavin , 5-HTP vitamin C, folate leading cause of disability in the United … that I learned from Dr Jason Hughes: black tea), processed foods, and foods Vitamin B6 is a …
2021
Couteracting 5htp causing lower Dopamine levels
S Bouchard, AG Roberge - Can J Biochem, 1979 - longecity.org
… enhanced the rise in plasma concentrations of 5-HTP 5-15 … vitamin B-6 supplements further worsens 5-HTPs (alleged) danger, since B-6 activates the enzyme that could convert 5-HTP …
1979
Balancing Brain Chemistry to Treat Depression
L Butler - jeffreydachmd.com
… 5-HTP), which is a compound occurring further along the serotonin pathway, is available. 5-HTP … Vitamin B6 is another of the B vitamins closely associated with depression. It is required …
Metabolic Correction and Depression: Effect of a Supplement Combination
…, C Rocha, J Duconge, C Ricart… - Ciencias de la …, 2020 - cienciasdelaconducta.org
… , 5-HTP cannot be shunted into niacin of protein production. Therapeutic use of 5-HTP bypasses the conversion of L-tryptophan into 5-HTP by … 5-HTP is well absorbed from an oral dose, …
20201 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2019-05-28. DSLD Label ID: 202910. 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.