Brand: NOW

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Net Contents

90 Veg Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Veg Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 00099 6

Product Version

CODE 0099B 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: 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.

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

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

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 0099B V3

General Statements: All Other Content

CAPSULE SIZE

General Statements: All Other Content

Neurotransmitter Support*

General Statements: All Other Content

Supports Positive Mood*

Seals/Symbols

Non-GMO

General Statements: All Other Content

Amino Acids

General Statements: All Other Content

Family owned since 1968.

General Statements: All Other Content

Please Recycle.

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

  • L-5-Hydroxytryptophan, Oxitriptan

    K Bowers, MJ Cupp, TS Tracy - Dietary Supplements: Toxicology …, 2002 - books.google.com

    … 50 mg every other day, and levodopa/carbidopa 50 mg/5 mg/… take 5-HTP but did prepare the children's doses by mixing 5-HTP … The skin of the arms, legs, shoulders, and hips was now …

    2002
  • 5-HTP Withdrawal

    P Tardner - 2022 - ijest.org

    … also consult a health care provider if you’re taking 5-HTP for a … the single best nootropic supplement on the market right now. We … It also supports brain health and neuron development. …

    2022
  • 5-Hydroxytryptophan plus SSRIs for interferon-induced depression: synergistic mechanisms for normalizing synaptic serotonin

    EH Turner, AD Blackwell - Medical hypotheses, 2005 - Elsevier

    … 5-HTP can be taken as a dietary supplement and is well absorbed from an oral dose, with … now test their 5-HTP and claim that it is “Peak X free”. However, because dietary supplements …

    200567 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
  • INDOLE PATHWAY MODULATION FOR IMPROVED 5-HTP PRODUCTION AND BIOFILM CONTROL

    MA Monsef - 2025 - mavmatrix.uta.edu

    … 5-HTP is widely used as a dietary supplement to elevate brain serotonin levels and support mental health… of indole produced because we could now control indole production using the …

    2025
  • A Forensic Investigation into Neuro-Logistics, and Why the Perfect Precursor (5-HTP) Demands the Keyora 8-in-1 Ecosystem.

    I was Fortified - keyorahealth.com

    … is accidentally sabotaging your mental health, and why Tryptophan – … Now we will see why the Gut Serotonin can’t get in. … This is why so many people quit 5-HTP supplements after three …

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: 53305. 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.