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    Thorne Research 5-Hydroxytryptophan (90 Capsules)

    Increases serotonin levels for better sleep and mood balance

    BETTER SLEEP
    MOOD BALANCE
    4.60 · 5 reviews|SKU: TH00503
    CA$48.75CA$58.50Save 17%
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    Why Choose This Product

    BETTER SLEEP

    Naturally increases serotonin levels to support deeper, more restful sleep patterns.

    MOOD BALANCE

    Enhances serotonin production to help maintain emotional balance and reduce stress.

    SUGAR CONTROL

    Helps decrease sugar cravings by supporting healthy serotonin levels.

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    How It Works

    How It Works

    5-HTP converts directly to serotonin in your brain, bypassing the competition from dietary proteins that limits tryptophan effectiveness. The added pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (active B6) acts as the essential cofactor your body needs for this conversion to happen efficiently.

    Who It's For

    Adults struggling with sleep quality, stress management, or sugar cravings who want a research-backed approach. People who've tried basic tryptophan supplements without success will appreciate the superior conversion pathway.

    Who It's Not For

    Not suitable if you're taking antidepressant medications or have a history of serotonin syndrome. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use.

    About This Product

    What It Does

    This 5-HTP formula increases serotonin levels to support better sleep, balanced mood, and reduced sugar cravings. Unlike basic tryptophan that competes with other amino acids for absorption, 5-HTP converts directly to serotonin where you need it most.

    Why It Works

    • DIRECT CONVERSION: 5-HTP bypasses dietary protein competition and converts straight to serotonin in your brain.
    • ACTIVE B6 INCLUDED: Contains pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, the bioactive form of B6 that your body actually uses for serotonin synthesis.
    • FLEXIBLE TIMING: Can be taken with meals without amino acid interference, unlike tryptophan supplements.

    What's Inside

    Each capsule delivers 50mg of 5-HTP plus 3.4mg of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate in a clean formula. Made without flowing agents that can reduce bioavailability.

    Why we carry it: Thorne's inclusion of active B6 cofactor and commitment to bioavailable formulations makes this more effective than standard 5-HTP products.

    How to Take

    Take 1-2 capsules three times daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner.

    Full Ingredients

    Each Capsule Contains:
    5-Hydroxytryptophan 50 mg.
    Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5'-phosphate) 3.4mg
    Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide.

    Customer Reviews

    4.60

    5 reviews

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