Country Life 5-Htp Tryptophan 50 Mg (50 Caps) (50 vcap)

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a compound that is derived from the amino acid L-tryptophan. 5-HTP is a pre-cursor to neurotransmitters. The 5-Hydroxytryptophan used by Country Life® is extracted from plant sources and is the purest form available. 5-HTP is the intermediary step between tryptophan and the important brain chemical serotonin. There is an enormous amount of evidence that suggests that low serotonin levels are common results of modern living. As a result, many people are overweight, crave sugar and other carbohydrates, experience bouts of depression, get frequent headaches, and have vague muscle aches and pain. Country Life 5-HTP is Hypoallergenic, Vegetarian and Kosher. Country Life 5-HTP:

• Helps Control Appetite
• Helps Control Obesity
• Helps Overcome Depression
• Relieves Insomnia
• Improves Mood
• May Reduce Symptoms of PMS, Fibromyalgia, and Headaches (according to studies)

Conditions associated with low serotonin levels helped by 5-HTP:

• Obesity
• Depression
• Insomnia
  Sleep apnea
• Migraine headaches
• Tension headaches
• Carbohydrate craving
• Bulimia
• Narcolepsy
• Chronic daily headaches
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Fibromyalgia

Weight Loss and 5-HTP: 5-HTP helps controlling appetite. According to studies, low levels of serotonin can be a cause of over-eating. The early animal studies that used 5-HTP as a weight loss aid have been followed by a series of three human clinical studies of overweight women, conducted at the University of Rome. The first study demonstrated that 5-HTP was able to decrease caloric intake and endorse weight loss regardless of the fact that the women made no conscious effort to lose weight. The average amount of weight loss during the five-week period of 5-HTP supplementation was a little more than 3 pounds.
The second study sought to determine whether 5-HTP helped overweight individuals stick to dietary recommendations. The twelve-week study was divided into two six-week periods. For the first six weeks, there were no dietary recommendations; for the second six weeks, the women were placed on a 1,200-calorie diet. The women who took the placebo lost 2.28 pounds, while the women who took the 5-HTP lost 10.34 pounds. As in the previous study, 5-HTP appeared to promote weight loss by promoting satiety-the feeling of satisfaction-leading to fewer calories being consumed at meals. Every woman who took the 5-HTP reported early satiety.
In the third study involving 5-HTP, for the first six weeks there were no dietary restrictions, and for the second six weeks the women were placed on a 1,200-calorie-per-day diet. The results from this study were even more impressive than the previous studies for several reasons. The group that received the 5-HTP had lost an average of 4.39 pounds at six weeks and an average of 11.63 pounds at 12 weeks. In comparison, the placebo group had lost an average of only 0.62 pounds at six weeks and 1.87 pounds at twelve weeks. The lack of weight loss during the second six-week period in the placebo group obviously reflects the fact that the women had difficulty adhering to the diet.
Early satiety was reported by 100 percent of the subjects during the first six-week period. During the second six-week period, even with severe caloric restriction, ninety percent of the women taking 5-HTP reported early satiety. Many of the women who received the 5-HTP (300 mg three times per day) reported mild nausea during the first six weeks of therapy. However, the symptom was never severe enough for any of the women to drop out of the study. No other side effects were reported. Sleep better: Several clinical studies have shown 5-HTP to produce good results in promoting and maintaining sleep in normal subjects as well as those experiencing insomnia. One of the key benefits with 5-HTP in the treatment of insomnia is its ability to increase sleep quality. Help with Depression: One of the impressive studies involved 99 patients. These patients had not responded to any previous therapy including all available antidepressant drugs as well as electro convulsive therapy. These therapy resistant patients were given 5-HTP at dosages averaging 200 mg daily but ranging from 50 to 600 mg per day. Complete recovery was seen in 43 of the 99 patients and significant improvement was noted in 8 more. 

Ingredient Details:Other Ingredients: Cellulose, cellulose (capsule shell), silica, magnesium stearate. Does Not Contain: Yeast, corn, wheat, soy, gluten, milk, salt, sugar, starch, preservatives or artificial color.

Expert Advice:According to studies, 5-HTP is equal to or better than standard antidepressant drugs and the side effects are much less severe.

Suggested Use:Adults may take one capsule daily with food or as per directions from health care professionals.

Cautions:Keep out of reach of children.

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