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5-HTP 100 mg

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 50% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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5-Hydroxytryptophan is used to support serotonin levels, though research evidence for its efficacy is limited. Calcium serves as a fundamental mineral for bone health and cellular signaling. The overall evidence coverage for this specific formulation is minimal.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

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Label for 5-HTP 100 mg
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
Other Combinations
Product Type
50%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calcium
58 mg (4% DV)
Market median: 100.0mg (116 products) 18 studies (A:0, B:3)

Other Ingredients

Dicalcium Phosphate Gelatin Contains Less Than 2% of
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: For adults, take one (1) capsule twice daily as needed or at bedtime as 5-HTP may produce drowsiness. If you experience stomach sensitivity, take with food.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you are taking any medications, including anti-depressants or drugs with central nervous system or serotonergic activity, or have any medical condition, including mental health or gastrointestinal concerns, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not drive, operate machinery or consume alcohol when taking this product.

Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Formulation Notes

Guaranteed quality Laboratory tested

No artificial color, no artificial flavor, no artificial sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.

Supports a calm and relaxed mood

Made in the USA with select ingredients from around the world

Additional Information

Nearly 50 years of trusted quality At Nature’s Bounty, we are committed to your health. For nearly 50 years we have been making trusted products, backed by science, and made with only the purest ingredients...guaranteed. So you can get the most out of life every day.

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Store at room temperature.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 74312 05315 3
DSLD Entry Date2020-10-23
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
DSLD ID236947
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

21
Research Sources
53
Avg Quality
11
Systematic Review
6
Rct
4
Meta Analysis
B Combination pharmacotherapy for the treatment of fibromyalgia in adults
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018 PubMed DOI
B Tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan for depression
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2001 PubMed
B Tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan for depression
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2002 PubMed
B The impact of 5-hydroxytryptophan supplementation on sleep quality and gut microbiota composition in older adults: A randomized controlled trial
Rct Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2024 PubMed DOI
B The Impact of 5-Hydroxytryptophan Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Mood in Singapore Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Rct Nutrients 2025 PubMed DOI
B The Efficacy of Different Triptans for the Treatment of Acute Headache in Pediatric Migraine: A Systematic Review
Systematic Review Indian pediatrics 2023 PubMed
B The effect of therapeutic massage combined with conventional therapy in children with functional dyspepsia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Systematic Review Frontiers in pharmacology 2025 PubMed DOI
C Sleep disorders in children
Systematic Review BMJ clinical evidence 2010 PubMed
C Effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan on distinct types of depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Nutrition reviews 2020 PubMed DOI
C Investigating genetic links between biological aging and adverse pregnancy outcomes
Meta Analysis Biogerontology 2025 PubMed DOI
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