Enhances brain serotonin

*5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an intermediate in the natural synthesis  of the essential amino acid, tryptophan, to serotonin. The enzyme tryptophan  hydroxylase adds a hydroxyl group (OH) to tryptophan, forming the 5-HTP intermediate. In the body, it converts to serotonin with the removal  of a carboxyl group (COOH) by a second enzyme. Serotonin is an important  neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of endocrine and  brain activity responsible for emotion, appetite and sleep/wake cycles. In clinical  studies, administration of 5-HTP supported serotonin production. The  5-HTP supplied in this supplement is derived from the Griffonia simplicifolia  plant.

Supplementation with 5-HTP encourages brain serotonin levels that can  lead to positive effects on emotional well-being, appetite control, and  wake/sleep cycles.