Hydroxy Tryptophan®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: New Sun

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

60 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1–4 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

60

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

50-1

Product Version

Product 50-1 v5.0

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

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

IngredientAmount Per Serving
5-HTP(Griffonia simplicifolia)50 mg

% of Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

White Rice FlourGelatin

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeSugar Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendation: As a dietary supplement, take one to four capsules daily in divided doses.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Warning: If you are currently taking anti-depressants or MAO inhibiting medications, please consult a physician prior to use.

Precautions re: All Other

May cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this product.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

If pregnant, nursing, taking medications, experiencing health issues, consult your doctor before use.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

This Product Does Not Contain: Yeast, corn, wheat, egg, sugar, salt, gluten, soy shellfish, or preservatives.

Formula re: Contains

5-HTP

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Supplement Facts (continued)

General Statements: All Other Content

Griffonia simplicifolia is an African plant which is extracted to produce 5-HTP, the intermediate between amino acid and L-tryptophan and serotonin.

General: Product/Version Code

Product 50-1 v5.0

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

New Sun, Inc.

Hendersonville, NC, 28792

(800) 544-0777

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Research & Studies

  • How important is tryptophan in human health?

    J Kałużna-Czaplińska, P Gątarek… - Critical reviews in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis

    … have suggested that Trp supplementation in a daily diet … of a breakfast rich in Trp, regular morning sun exposure, and … group was supplementation by L-5-hydroxytryptophan. Within a …

    2019398 citations
  • Serotonin, Kynurenine, and Indole Pathways of Tryptophan Metabolism in Humans in Health and Disease

    M Holeček - Nutrients, 2026 - mdpi.com

    … adverse effects of TRP supplementation, the therapeutic use of various TRP metabolites, and the … options for TRP-targeted therapies and their integration into new therapeutic strategies. …

    202613 citations
  • The therapeutic potential of diet on immune-related diseases: based on the regulation on tryptophan metabolism

    J Lin, D Sun-Waterhouse, C Cui - Critical Reviews in Food Science …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis

    … pathway, TRP is initially converted into 5-hydroxytryptophan (… acid, TRP supplement was necessary for human health. … the administration of pure TRP is limited, and TRP in organisms is …

    202257 citations
  • Comment on “The impact of 5-hydroxytryptophan supplementation on sleep quality and gut microbiota composition in older adults: A randomized controlled trial” …

    ITSA da Silva, DE da Silva Fidelis… - Clinical …, 2024 - clinicalnutritionjournal.com

    … health. Finally, we emphasize the significant contribution of Sutanto et al. to the scientific community, particularly for offering new perspectives on improving sleep quality in older adults. …

    20241 citations
  • Tryptophan in nutrition and health

    B Poeggeler, SK Singh, MA Pappolla - International journal of molecular …, 2022 - mdpi.com

    … and health (Figure 1). The latest developments with the rapid progress in tryptophan research are … [11], the effects of tryptophan supplementation on milk protein synthesis and energy …

    202223 citations
  • Analysis, nutrition, and health benefits of tryptophan

    M Friedman - International Journal of Tryptophan Research, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com

    … For example, it has been reported that the dietary supplementation of tryptophan to healthy … predictors, suggesting that tryptophan might represent a new biomarker associated with …

    2018402 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2018-01-25. DSLD Label ID: 82469. 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.