Net Contents
180 Veg Capsule(s)
Serving Size
1 Veg Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
Not specified
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
7 33739 00101 6
Product Version
CODE 0101B V4
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
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
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Hydroxytryptophan(Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract) | 50 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule daily, preferably on an empty stomach at bedtime.
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, 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: Contains
5-HTP, the intermediate metabolite between the amino acid L-tryptophan and serotonin, is extracted from the seed of an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia).
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Non-GMO
Formula re: Kosher
Triangle K
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
Neurotransmitter Support Supports a Positive Mood
Seals/Symbols
Non-GMO Triangle K
General Statements: All Other Content
Amino Acids
General Statements: All Other Content
Family owned since 1968.
Seals/Symbols
GMP Quality Assured
Manufacturer & Distributor
Manufacturer
NOW Foods
395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA
Market Reference
NOW Foods 5-HTP 50 mg 30 Capsules
Vitacost.com4.7(14000)$4.88LowestNOW 5-HTP mg
Bee's Marketplace4.7(14000)$7.99(2 pack) NOW Supplements, 5-htp (5-hydroxytryptophan) 50 mg, Neurotransmitter Support*, 90 Veg Capsules, Other
Walmart - Fruitful Yield4.7(14000)$26.245HTP Now View Nutrition Facts
The supplements factory$30.00(2 pack) NOW Supplements, 5-htp (5-hydroxytryptophan) 50 mg, Neurotransmitter Support*, 180 Veg Capsules, Beige
Walmart - Fruitful Yield4.7(14000)$40.12NOW Foods 5-HTP 200mg 60 Veg Capsules
Target4.8(2000)$20.99Now Foods 5-HTP 50 Milligram Capsules 180 Count (2 Pack)
GoSupps.com$89.99Now Foods 5-HTP 200 mg 120 Veg Capsules
iHerb4.8(2000)$34.29
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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 …
20255 citations5-HTP: The natural way to overcome depression, obesity, and insomnia
M Murray - 1999 - books.google.com
… 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 supplement. As you …
199933 citations5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) vs. Prozac (SSRIs)
W Dean, J South, J English - researchgate.net
… drugs with 5-HTP, should do so only with medical supervision. … supplemental 5-HTP would have comparable results. Since … production of melatonin, the nowfamous sleep hormone. …
Can I Take 5-HTP with Ambien (Zolpidem)? A Clinical Review
HDZA Work - healthrx.com
… in the pineal gland, supplemental 5-HTP is marketed as a way to … Starting at 50 mg and titrating only after 1 to 2 weeks of … is not a substitute for individual medical advice from a licensed …
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 …
Adjunctive 5-hydroxytryptophan slow-release for treatment-resistant depression: clinical and preclinical rationale
…, AD Krystal, KRR Krishnan, MG Caron - Trends in …, 2016 - cell.com
… the USA, 5-HTP is regulated as a food supplement. There is … healthy volunteers, Lowe et al. found that oral 200mg 5-HTP … adjunctive 5-HTP can be greatly reduced if: (i) the 5-HTP C …
201699 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: 204621. 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.
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