Brand: NOW

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Net Contents

30 Veg Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Veg Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 00097 2

Product Version

CODE 0097B V3

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 Veg Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
5-Hydroxytryptophan(Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract)50 mg—

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Rice FlourCellulose

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten 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: 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.

Precautions re: All Other

Caution: For adults only.

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: All Other

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Formulation

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 Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

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.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Amino Acids

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Family owned since 1968.

General Statements: All Other Content

Neurotransmitter Support*

General Statements: All Other Content

Supports Positive Mood*

Seals/Symbols

Non-GMO

General Statements: All Other Content

Please Recycle.

Seals/Symbols

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

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).

General Statements: All Other Content

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 0097B V3

General Statements: All Other Content

CAPSULE SIZE

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW Foods

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

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Research & Studies

  • Nutritional supplements

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

    … acids, SAMe and 5-HTP, in mental health and treatment. SAMe … 5-HTP is a modified version of the essential amino acid, … , treatment should begin at 50 milligrams three times daily or …

    20024 citations
  • 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 citations
  • 5-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 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 (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. …

  • 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 …

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: 53303. 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.