5-Hydroxytryptophan

Product Name: 5-Hydroxytryptophan
CAS No. 4350-09-8
Synonyms: 5-HTP; 5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan; Oxitriptan
MF: C11H12N2O3
MW: 220.22
Purity: 98% HPLC
CatLog: FS-HE-R015
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Description

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), also known as oxitriptan, is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin.

–Wikipedia

5-hydroxytryptophan is a tryptophan derivative that is tryptophan substituted by a hydroxy group at position 5. It has a role as a human metabolite and a neurotransmitter.

ChEBI

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a compound produced in the body from the amino acid tryptophan. It is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and the hormone melatonin.

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is a naturally occurring substance derived from the seed pods of Griffonia simplicifolia, a West African medicinal plant. In humans, 5-HTP is the immediate nutrient precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT). This means that 5-HTP converts directly into serotonin in the brain. Serotonin has many profoundly important functions, including a role in sleep, appetite, memory, learning, temperature regulation, mood, sexual behavior, cardiovascular function, muscle contraction, and endocrine regulation.

–Life Enhancement

Benefits of 5-HTP

  • It Can Aid Weight Loss by Increasing Feelings of Fullness
  • Helps With Depression by Increasing Serotonin Levels
  • Improved Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
  • Could Help Reduce Migraine Frequency
  • Can Promote Sleep by Increasing Your Melatonin Production