Feel Younger - 5 HTP Serotonin Support 200mg 60caps

£19.00

Feel Younger - 5 HTP Serotonin Support 200mg 60caps

£19.00

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Description

Would you like:

  • Improved Mood
  • Lower Anxiety and Stress
  • Reduced Appetite
  • Better Sleep

How can 5-HTP help with this?

Optimal levels of Serotonin can potentially give you all these benefits and more, as 5-HTP is a direct precursor to Serotonin.


There is also some evidence that 5-HTP can potentially help with headaches, weight loss and even fibromyalgia.

What is 5-HTP?

5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that is a precursor of Serotonin and Melatonin in the brain. It is usually made in the body from the amino acid L-Tryptophan.


Serotonin helps regulate your mood naturally. When you serotonin levels are normal, you feel:

  • Happier
  • Calmer
  • More focused
  • Less anxious
  • More emotionally stable
  • More confidant

A 2007 study found that people with depression often have low levels of serotonin. Serotonin deficiency has also been linked to anxiety and insomnia.

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in your brain, from Serotonin [1].

It’s primarily responsible for regulating your body’s circadian rhythm to manage your natural sleep cycle [2].

5-HTP in supplement form is extracted from the seeds of the plant Griffonia simplicifolia, an African shrub.

How 5-HTP Helps Improve Mood

The effects of 5-HTP on symptoms of low mood have been well studied.


While the exact cause of low mood is largely unknown, some researchers believe that a serotonin imbalance may influence your mood in a way that leads to depression [3].

5-HTP supplements are thought to improve low mood by increasing serotonin levels.

In fact, several small studies have found that 5-HTP reduced symptoms of depression. However, two of them did not use placebos for comparison, limiting the strength of their findings [4] [5].

Reduced Appetite by Increasing Feeling of Fullness

5-HTP may increase feelings of fullness, causing you to eat less and lose weight.


Weight loss can increase the production of hormones that make you feel hungry, like Ghrelin. These feelings of constant hunger can make losing weight difficult and unsustainable in the long term [6] [7].

5-HTP may counteract these hunger-inducing hormones, working to suppress appetite and help you lose weight [8].

In one study, 20 people were randomly assigned to receive either 5-HTP or a placebo for two weeks. The results showed that those who received 5-HTP consumed 435 fewer calories per day, compared to the placebo group [9].

Also, 5-HTP primarily inhibited the intake of calories from carbohydrates, which was associated with better blood sugar control [10].

This is presumably because a craving for carbohydrate is partially based on a desire to increase serotonin, as carbohydrate rich foods increase blood serotonin levels.

Many other studies have also found that 5-HTP increased feelings of fullness and aided weight loss in overweight or obese people [11] [12].

Finally, animal studies have shown that 5-HTP may reduce excessive food intake due to stress or depression [13].

Why try Feel Younger® 5 HTP 200mg Serotonin Support

Our 5-HTP is high quality, high purity, all natural, sugar free, hormone free and contains no nasty binders.

We also believe in giving you an effective quantity and at a reasonable price, which is why we provide you 200mg a serving, 30 servings, for a maximum cost of only $19 (with greater discounts for subscriptions or purchases of multiple bottles.

How do you take 5 HTP 200mg Serotonin Support?

Take capsules with water.


The recommended instructions for 5-HTP use depends on your reason for taking it.

Here are some general guidelines with scientific references:

Weight management: 2 capsules, 30 minutes prior to a meal [14].
Mood enhancement: 1 capsule, 1-2 times per day with meals. [15].

Sleep aid: 1-2 capsules, 30–45 minutes before bed. Stack with Sleep Aid Ultra to increase effectiveness [16].

Any cautions?

Some people may experience nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain when taking 5-HTP supplements. These side effects are dose-dependent, meaning they get worse when increasing your dose [17].


To minimize these side effects, start with a dose of 50–100 mg (½ to 1 capsule) once a day and increase to the appropriate dose over a two-week period [18].

Some medications increase serotonin production. Combining these medications with 5-HTP may cause dangerous serotonin levels in your body. This is called serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition [19].

Medications that may increase your body’s serotonin levels include certain antidepressants, cough medicines or prescription pain relievers.

Since 5-HTP may also promote sleep, taking it with prescription sedative medications, such as Klonopin, Ativan or Ambien, may cause too much sleepiness.

Due to the potential for negative interactions with other medications, ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking 5-HTP supplements.

Scientific References: