Brand: NOW

CapsuleNon-Nutrient/Non-BotanicalOff Market
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Net Contents

120 Veg Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Veg Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 00106 1

Product Version

CODE 0106 V2

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.

5Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegan, Vegetarian, Non-GMO, 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.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
5-Hydroxytryptophan(Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract)100 mg—

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Rice FlourCellulose

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)KosherGluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule daily, preferably on an empty stomach at bedtime.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medications (especially antidepressants), or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: All Other

May cause drowsiness and mild transient GI symptoms.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: Allergies

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Formulation

Formula re: Type

Caution: For adults only.

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

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

A Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

General Statements: All Other Content

CAPSULE SIZE

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 0106 V2

General Statements: All Other Content

Neurotransmitter Support* Supports Positive Mood*

Seals/Symbols

Non-GMO

General Statements: All Other Content

Amino Acids Family owned since 1968.

General Statements: All Other Content

Please Recycle.

Seals/Symbols

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

Seals/Symbols

K

General Statements: All Other Content

5-HTP, the intermediate metabolite between the amino acid L-tryptophan and serotonin, is extracted from the seed of an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia).

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW Foods

395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA

Market Reference

$5.09 – $64.26· 40 listings
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    $43.96
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Research & Studies

  • 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

    … capsules (NOW Foods, Bloomingdale, IL, USA) 20–30 min before bedtime or the control … were cognitively healthy and had not previously taken 5-HTP supplementation, 100 mg was …

    20254 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

    … part of health and there is … of 5-HTP supplementation for improving sleep quality in older adults is unclear. Hence, the aim of this study is to assess the impact of 5-HTP supplementation …

    202455 citations
  • 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

    … in healthy individuals (… of 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 on …

    202311 citations
  • Nutritional supplements

    JE Settle - … and Alternative Therapies in Mental Health, 2002 - Elsevier

    … acids, SAMe and 5-HTP, in mental health and treatment. … 5-HTP is a modified version of the essential amino acid, tryptophan. Tryptophan obtained in the diet is converted into 5-HTP…

    20024 citations
  • 5-HTP, the natural SSRI alternative

    J South - aging-matters.com

    … and then 5-HTP is converted to 5-HT by a vitamin B6 dependant enzyme. Yet now, thanks to … is a natural substance normally made by the brain, without medical supervision prudence …

  • Targeting Serotonin through Nutrition: Systematic Review of Tryptophan and 5-HTP for Mood and Cognitive Dysfunction

    R Ajax - researchgate.net

    … Healthcare practitioners may consider TRP or 5-HTP supplementation for patients with … compelling evidence that tryptophan and 5-HTP supplementation offer measurable benefits for …

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2015-11-24. DSLD Label ID: 53322. 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.