Net Contents
120 Vcap(s)(R)
Serving Size
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
120
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
8 11749 01013 3
Product Version
Not Present
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: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free.
This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.
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 Vegetarian Capsule(s) · 1 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| 5-HTP(Griffonia simplicifolia) | 100 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 1 Vcap(R) daily, preferably on an empty stomach at bedtime.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Warning: If you are currently taking antidepressant medications, please consult a physician prior to use.
Precautions re: All Other
May cause drowsiness.
Formulation
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Contains no sugar, salt, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan
VEGETARIAN FORMULA
Formula re: Contains
Natural Source 5-hydroxytryptophan
FDA Statements
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Other Label Statements
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)
Vcaps(R) is a registered trademark of Capsugel.
General Statements: All Other Content
Daily Essentials
General Statements: All Other Content
Griffonia simplicifolia is an African plant is extracted to produce 5-HTP, the intermediate metabolite between the amino acid L-tryptophan and serotonin.
Manufacturer & Distributor
Manufacturer
Physician's Preference(R)
20214 Braidwood Dr., Ste. 160, Katy, TX, 77450
1 (800) 579-6545
Market Reference
5-HTP 100 mg 120 Capsules
Physicians Preference Vitamins$74.95Walgreens 5-HTP 100 mg Capsules
Walgreens.com4.7(3)$13.99LowestGNC 5-HTP 100mg 30 Count Capsules
GNC4.4(7)$26.99Ortho Molecular 5-HTP 100mg Capsules
Bills Prescription Center5.0(7)$47.105-HTP 100mg
icpfolsom.com$47.105-HTP mg Pure Encapsulations
Pure For You4.7(73)$61.00Doctor's Best 5-HTP 100mg 60 Veggie Caps
Target4.8(2900)$13.99Lowest5-HTP (100 mg)
SFI Health$43.99
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Research & Studies
Complementary and integrative medicine, DSM-5, and clinical decision making
PL Gerbarg, RP Brown, PR Muskin - … and Integrative Treatments …, 2017 - books.google.com
… , such as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HTP) and chamomile. For … This process is crucial to the patient-physician relationship … conventional treatments, patient preference and the reasons why …
20175 citationsMood improving potential of a vitamin trace element composition—a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical study with healthy volunteers
C Muss, W Mosgoeller, T Endler - Neuroendocrinology Letters, 2016 - nel.edu
… Tryptophan and its metabolite 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), crosses … In case of niacin deficiency tryptophan is the preferred … according to protocol by medical physicians. Volunteers with …
201621 citationsWhole-genome sequencing for optimized patient management
MN Bainbridge, W Wiszniewski, DR Murdock… - Science translational …, 2011 - science.org
… Moreover, supplementation with 5-HTP potentially allows … in this study prompted administration of 5-HTP as a prelude to … by a single physician (JF), who initiated therapy with 5-HTP, in …
2011368 citationsNature's Road to Recovery: Nutritional Supplements for the Recovering Alcoholic, Chemical-dependent, and the Social Drinker
B Ley-Jacobs, BM Ley - 1999 - books.google.com
… your doctor for any illness or medical … , 5-HTP is readily available over the counter at health food stores and pharmacies. Some authorities, such as Othniel Seiden, MD author of 5-HTP, …
1999Current Role of Herbal and Natural
D Mischoulon, MH Rapaport - Antidepressants: From Biogenic …, 2019 - books.google.com
… physicians who are treating patients with a high risk or history of cancer should carefully weigh the risks and benefits of folate supplementation … 5-HTP is typically started at 50 mg three …
2019Evidence-based complementary, alternative and integrated medicine and efficacy and safety: Depressive disorders
YM Al-Worafi, N Kifli, WM Alsergi, SM Ali… - Handbook of …, 2025 - api.taylorfrancis.com
… healthcare, with physicians and psychiatrists recommending therapies like mindfulness, acupuncture, or herbal supplements … Use: 5‑HTP is commonly taken in doses of 100–300 mg/day…
2025
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-07-25. DSLD Label ID: 11062. 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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