Griffonia Seed Extract 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)

What is 5-Hydroxytryptophan? 

What is 5-HTP?
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor. It is directly converted in the body into serotonin (a crucial neurotransmitter for mood, appetite, and sleep) and subsequently into melatonin (a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle). As a supplement, it is commonly extracted from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia.

 

Applications:

1. Improves Mood & May Help with Depression: By increasing serotonin levels, it may help alleviate symptoms of mild to moderate depression and anxiety.

2. Promotes Sleep & Aids Insomnia: Through its role in serotonin and melatonin production, it can help regulate sleep patterns and improve sleep quality.

3. Supports Appetite Control & Weight Loss: Increased serotonin can promote feelings of fullness (satiety), reduce carbohydrate cravings, and potentially aid in weight management.

4. May Alleviate Fibromyalgia and Headaches: It may help reduce the pain associated with fibromyalgia and the frequency/intensity of migraines by influencing pain perception pathways involving serotonin.

Fuctions:

• Functional Drinks: Such as “relaxation and sleep aid” beverages, “mood enhancing” energy bars or shakes.

• Nutrition Bars: Added to protein bars or energy bars, claiming to offer mood support or promote satiety.

• Pharmaceutical Raw Material: Although it is classified as a dietary supplement rather than a drug in most countries, as a direct precursor for serotonin synthesis, it has potential research and application value in the pharmaceutical field. It can be used in the preparation of related drugs or for clinical research.

• Research Reagent: Used in basic research in fields like neuroscience and pharmacology as a tool compound for studying the function of the serotonergic system.

💎5-Hydroxytryptophan COA generally includes the following test items and standards:

TEST ITEM	SPECIFICATION	TEST RESULT	TEST METHOD
Identification	Complies with structure	Complies	USP/In-house
Appearance	White or almost white powder	White powder	Visual
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 101.0% (on dried basis)	99.5%	USP/In-house
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%	0.2%	USP/In-house
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%	0.05%	USP/In-house
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm	< 10 ppm	ICP-MS
Arsenic (As)	≤ 2 ppm	< 2 ppm	ICP-MS
Lead (Pb)	≤ 3 ppm	< 3 ppm	ICP-MS
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 1 ppm	< 1 ppm	ICP-MS
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 ppm	< 1 ppm	ICP-MS
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 CFU/g	50 CFU/g	USP/In-house
Yeast & Molds	≤ 100 CFU/g	< 10 CFU/g	USP/In-house
E. coli	Negative / 10g	Negative	USP/In-house
Salmonella	Negative / 10g	Negative	USP/In-house

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1. Raw material screening (purity/heavy metals)

2. In-process monitoring

3. Batch COA with traceable LOT

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