Brand: NOW

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOff Market
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Net Contents

90 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 00099 6

Product Version

CODE 0099 V1

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.

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Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Shellfish
  • Wheat
  • 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

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

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Rice FlourGelatin

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, preferably on an empty stomach at bedtime. Consider taking this product in combination with NOW(R) Valerian Root, Relora(R) and Pantothenic Acid.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.

Precautions re: All Other

Warning: If you are currently taking antidepressant medications please consult a physician prior to use. May cause drowsiness.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Please Recycle.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

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

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*This statement have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

* Natural Source * Supports Positive Mood*

General Statements: All Other Content

ACTUAL SIZE

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 0099 V1

General Statements: All Other Content

NEUROTRANSMITTER SUPPORT

Seals/Symbols

QUALITY GMP ASSURED

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW FOODS

BLOOMINGDALE, IL, 60108, Made in the U.S.A.

Market Reference

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  • NOW Foods 5-HTP 200mg 60 Veg Capsules

    Target4.7(415)
    $20.99
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    $19.99
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    Walmart - Fruitful Yield4.7(14000)
    $25.40
  • (2 pack) NOW Supplements, 5-htp (5-hydroxytryptophan) 100 mg, Neurotransmitter Support*, 90 Chewables, Beige

    Walmart - Fruitful Yield3.0(2)
    $43.96
  • (2 pack) NOW Supplements, 5-htp (5-hydroxytryptophan) 50 mg, Neurotransmitter Support*, 90 Veg Capsules, Other

    Walmart - Fruitful Yield4.7(14000)
    $26.24

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Research & Studies

  • 5-HTP: The natural way to overcome depression, obesity, and insomnia

    M Murray - 1999 - books.google.com

    … Because 5-HTP can influence brain and body chemistry, I recommend that it be used under medical … This form of 5-HTP is now widely availablewithout a prescription as a nutritional …

    199933 citations
  • Secrets of 5-HTP: Nature's Newest Super Supplement

    W Conkling - 1998 - books.google.com

    … , and your overall health. In fact, its impressive performance in treating a wide range of … alternative to tryptophan is now known: 5HTP. As a supplement, 5-HTP is superior to tryptophan …

    1998
  • 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 …

  • 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 … healthy and had not previously taken 5-HTP supplementation, 100 mg was selected to balance the potential benefits …

    20255 citations
  • 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 … and 5-HTP supplementation offer measurable benefits for mood … serotonin synthesis effectively, 5HTP shows greater therapeutic …

  • The Power of 5-HTP: Exploring the Health Benefits

    M Close - zenkgo.com

    … are now … that supplements like 5-HTP, which help boost brain health and mood, can also help improve body composition. Numerous studies are showing that regular use of 5-HTP is …

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2011-12-23. DSLD Label ID: 2791. 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.