5-HTP 200 mg®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: NOW

Tablet or PillAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

90 Tablet(s)

Serving Size

1 Tablet(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Tablet or Pill

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 00115 3

Product Version

CODE 0115 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.

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.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Tablet(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
5-Hydroxytryptophan(Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract)200 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline CelluloseHypromelloseStearic AcidSilicon Dioxide

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 1 tablet daily.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Caution: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Not recommended for pregnant/nursing women. Consult physician if taking medications (especially antidepressants), or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: All Other

May cause drowsiness and mild transient GI symptoms. Take with food in case of GI upset.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: Allergies

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

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acids that's a precursor for the neurotransmitter serotonin, which supports a positive mood and outlook and may help to manage appetite. NOW 5-HTP Sustained Release (Amino SR) Tablets allow for steady release and more gradual utilization of 5-HTP, and may be better tolerated by individuals who are sensitive to conventional 5-HTP supplement.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non-GMO

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, 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

Sustained release - Amino SR Neurotransmitter Support Supports a Positive Mood

Seals/Symbols

Non-GMO

General Statements: All Other Content

Amino Acids Family owned since 1968.

General Statements: All Other Content

This sustained release tablet is formulated to full release within 4 hours.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Quality Assured

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW Foods

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

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

  • Nutritional supplements

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

    … , SAMe and 5-HTP, in mental health and … took 5-HTP (200 milligram per day) for 1 year followed by placebo the second year while the other half started with placebo and then took 5-HTP…

    20024 citations
  • Secrets of 5-HTP: Nature's Newest Super Supplement

    W Conkling - 1998 - books.google.com

    … sleep patterns, and your overall health. In fact, its impressive … effective alternative to tryptophan is now known: 5HTP. As a … have found that 100 or 200 milligrams of 5-HTP per day is as …

    1998
  • 5-HTP, Prozac's true alternative

    MA SOUTH - qisupplements.com

    … science, we can now take preformed 5-HTP, with many … is a natural substance normally made by the brain, without medical … to 200 mg., a dose shown to be effective in human clinical …

  • 5-HTP, the natural SSRI alternative

    J South - aging-matters.com

    … Yet now, thanks to modern science, we can take preformed … by the brain, without medical supervision prudence suggests limiting daily dosage to 100 mg to 200 mg; the dose shown to …

  • 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 … , where 50–200 mg were administered and demonstrated … healthy and had not previously taken 5-HTP supplementation, …

    20255 citations
  • Inhibition of allergic inflammation by supplementation with 5-hydroxytryptophan

    H Abdala-Valencia, S Berdnikovs… - … of Physiology-Lung …, 2012 - journals.physiology.org

    … 5-HTP supplementation reduces allergic inflammation. We also determined whether 5-HTP … /kg diet) at 4 g diet/day/20 g mouse is equivalent to 200 mg 5-HTP/100 pound person/day. …

    201247 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2019-07-24. DSLD Label ID: 204668. 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.