5-HTP 200 mg Maximum 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 02963 4

Product Version

SWU963 Rev 4 09 30 20

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)200 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

GelatinMagnesium StearateRice Flour

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 Maximum 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

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Swanson Health Products

Fargo, ND, 58104, USA

1-800-437-4148

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Research & Studies

  • Secrets of 5-HTP: Nature's Newest Super Supplement

    W Conkling - 1998 - books.google.com

    … patterns, and your overall health. In fact, its impressive performance in treating a wide range of … 200 milligrams of 5-HTP per day is as effective as 1,000 or 2,000 milligrams of tryptophan. …

    1998
  • Adjunctive 5-hydroxytryptophan slow-release for treatment-resistant depression: clinical and preclinical rationale

    …, AD Krystal, KRR Krishnan, MG Caron - Trends in …, 2016 - cell.com

    … healthy volunteers, Lowe et al. found that oral 200mg 5-HTP … [35] found that nialamide (a MAO inhibitor)+5-HTP (200mg/day) … 5-HTP can be greatly reduced if: (i) the 5-HTP C max in …

    201699 citations
  • Food Addiction

    E DE MELLO - Integrative Addiction and Recovery, 2018 - books.google.com

    … weeks in obese persons given 900 mg 5-HTP daily. 35, 36 A … at doses as low as 200 mg a day with symptoms ranging from … overall health, age, and use of other herbs and supplements …

    2018
  • Pharmacological management for insomnia in children and adolescents with autism and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder

    V Mammarella, L Randazzo, S Romano… - Expert Opinion on …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis

    … of caregiver mental health and family functioning [22]. … (5-HTP), has gained popularity as a dietary supplement. Even if … (100–200 mg in late afternoon and 100–200 mg at bedtime) as …

    20256 citations
  • 5-HTP: The natural way to overcome depression, obesity, and insomnia

    M Murray - 1999 - books.google.com

    … 5-HTP can influence brain and body chemistry, I recommend that it be used under medical … the safety and efficacy of 5-HTP, it is not intended to provide medical advice or to substitute …

    199933 citations
  • Nutritional Strategies Targeting Glucose Metabolism to Slow Cognitive Ageing: A Scoping Review of Human Trials

    MG Fernando, K Sullivan, M Simons, A Squillace… - The American Journal of …, 2026 - Elsevier

    … In a double-blind RCT involving 77 healthy adults, a four-week tryptophan-enriched diet (∼3g/day total tryptophan) and an acute dose of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP, 200 mg) intake …

    2026

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: 264940. 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.