No.01
5-Hydroxytryptophan
Why this matters
- № 01Direct precursor to serotonin - converts to serotonin in the brain*
- № 02Supports positive mood and emotional well-being*
- № 03Promotes restful sleep by converting to melatonin at night*
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Griffonia simplicifolia
Griffonia simplicifolia
A woody climbing shrub native to West and Central Africa, where its seeds have been used in traditional medicine for generations. Griffonia simplicifolia seeds are the primary natural source of 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) — the direct precursor to serotonin, the neurotransmitter central to mood, sleep, and emotional well-being.
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Griffonia simplicifoliaBotanical illustration
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What the research shows.
“In a recent clinical trial, older adults taking 100mg of 5-HTP daily for 12 weeks showed improvements in both cognitive scores and mood markers. As the direct precursor to serotonin, 5-HTP supports the brain's natural production of this important neurotransmitter.”Nutrients, 2025
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