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5-HTP SAP 50 mg

product on market Capsule NFH Safety: 100/100
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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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L-5-Hydroxytryptophan serves as a precursor to serotonin and is used to support mood and sleep regulation. Research provides moderate evidence for its efficacy in managing depressive symptoms. The ingredient profile is associated with a high safety score.

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Label for 5-HTP SAP 50 mg
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
90
Servings
Amino acid/Protein
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Market median: 100.0mg (116 products) 18 studies (A:0, B:3)

Other Ingredients

Magnesium Stearate Silicon Dioxide Microcrystalline Cellulose Capsule
Claims

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Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions for use: Adults: Take 1-2 capsules three times daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Warnings & Precautions

Cautions and warnings: Some patients experience nausea or gastrointestinal upset and drowsiness when taking 5-HTP. If this occurs, please discuss dosing with your healthcare practitioner.

Please consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product if you are taking medications or supplements that have serotonergic activity; these include many antidepressants, St. John's wort, L-tryptophan, cold medications containing the ingredient dextromethorphan and some antimigraine medications. Consult your healthcare practitioner before using if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation Notes

5-HTP SAP naturally supports serotonin production, helping to regulate normal sleep, positive mood, appetite control, and body temperature.

All ingredients listed for this product lot number have been tested by a third-party laboratory for identity, potency, and purity.

Contains no: Gluten, soy, wheat, corn, eggs, dairy, preservatives, artificial flavor or color, sugar, or starch.

This product is non-GMO and vegan friendly.

This product is non-GMO and vegan friendly.

Color, size and smell may vary from one lot to another.

Supports serotonin production

Made in Canada

Additional Information

NPN 80029764

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU8 56711 00175 7
DSLD Entry Date2023-01-23
Product TypeAmino acid/Protein
FormCapsule
BrandNFH
DSLD ID273232
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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