{"product_id":"5-htp-100mg","title":"5-HTP 100mg","description":"\u003cdiv data-role=\"product-info-content\" data-val-for=\"overview\" style=\"\"\u003e\n                            \u003cp\u003eStressful lifestyles and poor diets often cause a depletion of serotonin levels. 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) has been used for many years to replenish serotonin levels and support a healthy mood and sleep cycle regulation. Supplementation with 5-HTP has been shown to increase serotonin levels in the central nervous system. The essential amino acid, tryptophan is converted into 5-HTP by the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase. Tryptophan hydroxylase can be inhibited by a number of factors including stress, insulin resistance, pyridoxine (vitamin B6) deficiency, and insufficient magnesium levels. Supplementation with 5-HTP bypasses the conversion of tryptophan to 5-HTP and thus supports optimal levels of serotonin. 5-HTP also readily crosses the blood-brain barrier and bypasses competition with other amino acids, making it a more efficient precursor for serotonin production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-HTP is an amino acid that plays an important role in the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter known to be associated with the feeling of well-being. In addition to supporting a healthy mental outlook and mood, studies have also shown serotonin to encourage deeper sleep and to support healthy appetite regulation. Unlike oral serotonin, 5-HTP is able to effectively cross the blood-brain barrier and increase synthesis of serotonin in the central nervous system. 5-HTP is extracted naturally from the seed of the African plant \u003cem\u003eGriffonia simplicifolia\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 or more capsules per day or as recommended by your health care professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                        \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ortho","offers":[{"title":"90 CT","offer_id":47132608495785,"sku":"574090","price":28.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/3598\/5321\/files\/574-90-5-htp.tmb-media470.png?v=1780126614","url":"https:\/\/oakwaynaturals.myshopify.com\/products\/5-htp-100mg","provider":"oakwaynaturals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}