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NOW 5-HTP 100mg 60 Veggie Caps
Ingredients
Ingredients Each Capsule Contains
L-5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan) (Griffonia simplicifolia Seed) | 100 mg |
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Rice Flour, Veg Capsule (hypromellose, water).
Suggested Use
Directions (Adults)
Fibromyalgia: Take 1 capsule 3-4 times daily with food. Use for a minimum of 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health Wellness-Care practitioner for use beyond one year.
Migraines: Take 1-2 capsules 2-3 times daily with food. Use for a minimum of 2-3 weeks to see beneficial effects.
To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start with 1 capsule, 2-3 times per day and slowly increase to 2 capsules over a 2 week period.
Consult a health Wellness-Care practitioner for use beyond 6 months.
Risk Information
Consult a health Wellness-Care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to, 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. Consult a health Wellness-Care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Discontinue use and consult a health Wellness-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. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and drowsiness.
Do not use if inner seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place. Please Recycle. Lot number and expiry date are printed on the bottom of bottle.
*Information Courtesy of NOW
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