

5-HTP 50 mg from Metabolic Maintenance is made with the seeds of African plant Griffonia simplicifolia. It is a precursor to the vital neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is a mood and appetite related neurotransmitter, whereas melatonin helps with sleep cycles. 5-HTP is also a metabolite and protein building block of tryptophan, which is related to sleep and appetite.
5-HTP 50 mg from Metabolic Maintenance has the following benefits and uses:
- Decreasing depression and anxiety
- Suppressing the appetite and decreasing obesity by reducing binge eating
- Regulating sleep and reducing sleep disorders
- Reducing the incidence and severity of migraine and tension headaches
- Reducing pain related to fibromyalgia
Other conditions that may be helped by 5-HTP 50 mg from Metabolic Maintenance include PMS, PMDD, ADHD, alcoholism, Parkinson's disease, muscle spasms of the mouth, menopausal symptoms, and other conditions associated with the central nervous system. Some people have found it beneficial in reducing the symptoms of cerebellar ataxia.
Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings Per Container: 60
Amount Per Capsule:
Vitamin B6 (as 5 mg. pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 3 mg
5-Hydroxy-L-Tryptophan 50 mg
Glycine 220 mg
Other Ingredients: Vegetarian cellulose capsule.