5-HTP 50 mg

Product Overview

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Brand: Nature's Harmony

Net Contents: 90 Capsule(s)

Serving Size (Overview): 1 Capsule(s)

Product Type: Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical [A1309]

Form: Capsule [E0159]

Date Entered: May 24, 2013

Market Status: On Market

Suggested Use (Overview): Recommended Dose (Adults): Take 1 or 2 capsules three times daily with meals. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects; start dosing at 50 mg three times per day. Slowly increase to an effective dose over a period of two weeks. Use for a minimum of one week to see beneficial effects. For use beyond one year; consult a health care practitioner.

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Dietary Supplement Facts

Ingredient Category Amount Per Serving Unit % Daily Value Target Group Serving Size (Fact)
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan amino acid 50 mg N/A N/A 0 Capsule(s)

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose; Magnesium Stearate; Gelatin

Label Statements

Suggested Use

  • Recommended Dose (Adults): Take 1 or 2 capsules three times daily with meals. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects start dosing at 50 mg three times per day. Slowly increase to an effective dose over a period of two weeks. Use for a minimum of one week to see beneficial effects. For use beyond one year consult a health care practitioner.

Formulation

  • This product does not contain corn dairy egg gluten shellfish soy sulfites wheat or artificial colours flavours or preservatives. Tested to be free from the contaminant peak X. L-5-Hydroxytryptophan Naturally Sourced from Griffonia simplicifolia seed

Precautions

  • Risk Information: Consult a health care practitioner before use if pregnant breastfeeding or taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include but are not limited to products such as L-tryptophan S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) St. John’s wort antidepressants pain killers over-the-counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan anti-nausea medication and anti-migraine medication. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you show signs of weakness oral ulcers or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain or if you experience skin changes. Do not use if you have scleroderma. Do not use while driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery since it may cause drowsiness. Some people may experience gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea nausea vomiting and abdominal pain. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN.

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  • SunOptaA healthy products company

Product Specific Information

  • STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.

Other

  • Promotes a Healthy Mood Balance A Proud Canadian Company UPC CODE TO BE: 0 63047 40076 9 {Capsule} Actual Size Recommended Use: 5-HTP is used by the body to make serotonin an important neuro-transmitter for normal nerve and brain function and a healthy mood balance.

Product/Version Code

  • 400760.01-06

Associated Company Information & Roles

SunOpta Inc.

6 Commerce Crescent, Acton, ON L7J 2X3

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  • Manufacturer