AOR

AOR 5-HTP Extra Strength, 60 Veg Caps

60 capsules

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About this supplement

AOR's 5-HTP Extra Strength provides L-5-hydroxytryptophan from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract. 5-HTP is a metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan and a building block the body uses to make serotonin and melatonin.

AOR offers it for mood balance and for sleep support, with flexible dosing depending on which you are using it for; the label directions cover both. It comes in a plain vegetable capsule with just cellulose and sodium stearyl fumarate as fillers. Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. A single-ingredient option for people who like to keep formulas simple.

  • 60 vegetable capsules
  • L-5-hydroxytryptophan from griffonia seed
  • Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
Highlights

5-HTP is 5-hydroxytryptophan, a metabolite of tryptophan and an essential precursor of serotonin and melatonin. Research supports a role for 5-HTP in supporting mood balance and relieving the symptoms of fibromyalgia. AOR’s 5-HTP is naturally-sourced from the seeds of the griffonia shrub.

Ingredients
Medicinal ingredients: L-5-Hydroxytryptophan; non-medicinal ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium steryl fumate; capsule: Hypromellose
Product details
Brand
AOR
Size
60 capsules
Format
Capsules
Country of origin
Canada
NPN
80010414 (Health Canada Natural Product Number)
SKU
624917040296
Directions & cautions
Adult dosage for a healthy mood: 1-2 caplets 3 times daily with food or as directed by a health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of 1 week to see beneficial effects. Sleep support: 2-4 caplets daily with food or as directed by a health care practitioner. take 30-45 minutes before bedtime.
Warnings
Contra-Indications:
Do not use if you have scleroderma
Do not use if you are taking antidepressants

Known Adverse Reactions:
When using this product you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances
Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience skin hardening, pain or stiffness of muscles or joints, tremors, agitation/confusion, or an increased heart rate

Cautions and Warnings:
Do not take 5-HTP if pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive. Not to be used by individuals under the age of 18 or those with a medical condition. To minimize gastrointestinal side effect risk, start at 50-100 mg, 2-3 times daily and slowly increase to an effective dose over 2 weeks.
Do not use if you have scleroderma. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or engaging in activities requiring mental alertness.
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen and for use beyond one year.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking carbidopa or health products with serotonergic activity such as mood balance supplements, cough medication containing dextromethorphan, pain killers or medications for nausea or migraine
When using this product exercise caution while driving or using machinery, as you may experience drowsiness
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
All uses (excluding weight management)
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Weight management
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you are breastfeeding.
Healthy mood balance; Fibromyalgia symptoms
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a psychological disorder such as anxiety or depression.
Delivery & pickup

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Availability, delivery eligibility, charges and pickup locations are confirmed at checkout. Delivery information

Bedford — 486 Starboard Drive, Bedford, NS
Monday – Friday 8:30am–8:30pm · Saturday – Sunday 9:00am–6:00pm · (902) 835-9319

Dartmouth — 590 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS
Monday – Friday 8:30am–8:30pm · Saturday – Sunday 9:00am–6:00pm · (782) 358-2374

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