Product Name:5-HTP(L-5-Hydroxytryptophan)
Botanical Name: Griffonia simplicifolia
Part Used: Seed
Main Active Ingredient: 5-HTP(L-5-Hydroxytryptophan)
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Specification:
20%-99 % 5-HTP
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Active Ingredient:5-HTP
CAS No.: 4350-09-8
Mol. Formula: C11H12N2O3
Mol. Weight: 220.23
Structural formula:
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Description:
5-HTP is sold over-the-counter in the United States, the United Kingdom,
and Canada as a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite
suppressant, and sleep aid. 5HTP in supplement form is typically sold in
50 mg or 100 mg gelatin or vegetarian capsules.
It is usually sourced from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia.5HTP has
been studied and shown to be of benefit in the following conditions: primary
fibromyalgia syndrome, Friedreich's ataxia, depression, anxiety, binge eating
associated with obesity, and insomnia. There is no statistically significant
difference between 5HTP and placebo in treating chronic headaches (primary
or otherwise).A 2001 meta analysis found that of 108 studies on 5HTP
published between 1966 and 2000, only two met the authors' quality standards
for inclusion. The two studies that were deemed of sufficient quality did not
deal with 5HTP exclusively, instead combining results for 5HTP and
tryptophan, so the results may not be completely applicable for 5HTP alone.
While the combined analysis of the two 5HTP and tryptophan studies showed
significant effectiveness over placebo in treating depression, the authors state
that overall "the evidence was of insufficient quality to be conclusive". They
also state that "because alternative antidepressants exist which have been proven
to be effective and safe, the clinical usefulness of 5HTP and tryptophan is limited
at present.
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Items | Specification |
5-HTP | ≥98% HPLC |
Appearance | Fine off white powder |
Odor | Characteristic |
Taste | Characteristic |
Particle size | NLT 95% pass 80 mesh |
Loss on drying | ≤5% |
Heavy metals | <10ppm |
Irradiation | Irradiation Free |
GMO | GMO Free |
As | <1ppm |
Pb | <3ppm |
Total Plate Count | <10000cfu/g |
Yeast & Mold | <300cfu/g |
E.Coli | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative |
Physical Standard | CP2010 |
Chemical&Microorganism | USP34 |