5-HTP 100 mg Extra Strength®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: Swanson

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

60 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

60

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 87614 02518 6

Product Version

SWU518 Rev 2 10 09 19

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.

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 Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-5 HTP(Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract)100 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Rice FlourGelatinMay contain one or more of the following

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with water on an empty stomach.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Children

Warning: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Do not take this product if you are taking a prescription antidepressant or if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you have a medical condition or if you are taking any prescription medications.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Formulation re: Other

Sleep Support Extra Strength

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

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

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Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Swanson Health Products

Fargo, ND, 58104, USA

1-800-437-4148

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Research & Studies

  • Vitamins and minerals

    Z Kroner - 2011 - books.google.com

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    201124 citations
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    H Hufford - 2008 - epublications.regis.edu

    … In conclusion, herbs promote better overall body health … , which has great quantities of 5-HTP, a natural painkiller that … 12 supplements, and they do not make medical claims on bottle …

    2008
  • Recent advances in the utilization of tea active ingredients to regulate sleep through neuroendocrine pathway, immune system and intestinal microbiota

    Y Wei, J Xu, S Miao, K Wei, L Peng… - Critical Reviews in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis

    … and health welfares, the demand for LTA in health … 5-HTP are precursors of 5-HT. Tryptophan is catalyzed by tryptophan hydroxylase to form 5-HTP first, and then catalyzed by 5-HTP …

    202382 citations
  • Effect of gut microbiome on serotonin metabolism: a personalized treatment approach

    K Potter, EJ Gayle, S Deb - Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of …, 2024 - Springer

    … Several studies have shown that supplementation with … a relationship between gut health and mental health. For example, … formation of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), was lower in rectal …

    202431 citations
  • Diet, Food, Supplements, and Depression

    F Sunzeri - Understanding and Treating Depressive Disorders: An …, 2026 - Springer

    … healthy diet. Prominent were heterogeneous definitions of “… 5 Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and tryptophan easily cross the … Nevertheless, supplementation with 5-HTP and tryptophan …

    2026
  • Myoclonus

    SE Lo, SJ Frucht - Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, 2012 - Springer

    … A second series by Swanson and colleagues, involving 67 … conjunction with 5-HTP may reduce the overall 5-HTP dose … in many health food stores marketed as a health supplement. …

    2012

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2022-06-16. DSLD Label ID: 264930. 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.