Patient One 5-HTP with Vitamin B6-60 Vegetarian Capsules

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an intermediate in the natural synthesis of the essential amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is converted into 5-HTP, which in turn is converted into serotonin, an important neurotransmitter that is associated with the regulation of sleep, mood, appetite, aggression, temperature and sexual behavior. Supplementation with 5-HTP is preferable to supplementing with its precursor, L-tryptophan. 5-HTP is derived naturally from the seeds of the Griffonia plant, where L-tryptophan is produced synthetically or through bacterial fermentation. 5-HTP readily crosses into the brain and in the presence of cofactor pyridoxal phosphate, derived from Vitamin B6 which is included in this formula, can be synthesized into serotonin. Supplementing with 5-HTP provides the advantage of bypassing the conversion of L-tryptophan into 5-HTP, eliminating possible obstacles in the synthesis of serotonin. This conversion process can be inhibited by many factors including stress, insulin resistance, increasing age, and deficiencies of vitamin C, folate, and iron. Oral 5-HTP is well-absorbed in the intestine without the need for a transporter and is not affected by the presence of other amino acids. As such, it may be taken with meals without reducing effectiveness. Key Ingredients: 5-HTP Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate)