How 5-HTP Supports Relaxation and Mood Support

5-HTP Power is formulated to regulate appetite, mood and sleep and to help the body adapt to stress. Here we break 5-HTP Power down into its components to provide you with a complete overview of how 5-HTP Power can support your nervous system.

5-HTP Power contains:

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)

You know that feeling of satiety, contentment and restfulness that you felt after you had your Thanksgiving meal? It’s primarily attributed to tryptophan, an essential amino acid found in turkey that plays a role in the nervous system promoting restfulness, relaxation and sleep.

5-HTP is a byproduct of the metabolism of tryptophan and a precursor to serotonin, an important neurotransmitter that helps regulate appetite, mood and sleep. 5-Hydroxytryptophan is converted into serotonin in the body, which may help elevate mood, assist in controlling hunger and promote restful sleep.

Eleuthero, Suma and Ashwaganda

Eleuthero, ashwaganda and suma are all considered adaptogenic herbs, meaning they help balance and normalize the body’s reaction to stress.

• Eleuthero is often referred to as Siberian ginseng, though it is only related to ginseng by virtue of its common stress-management properties.
• Suma is a shrubby vine native to the Amazonian rainforests and other tropical regions of Latin America. They call it “para todo” there, which means for everything.
• Ashwaganda has been used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years as an adaptogen helpful for coping with feelings of anxiety.

Vitamin B6 and Zinc

Vitamin B6 is essential for the metabolism of 5-HTP, and also helps excrete excess 5-HTP from the body. Zinc complements the effects of 5-HTP.

Enjoy life again by feeling balanced and in control.

~Dr.  Julissa