{"product_id":"now-5-htp-100mg-60-capsules","title":"NOW - 5-HTP 100mg - 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces the severity and duration of migraine headaches when taken as a prophylactic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian \/ Vegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-HTP, the intermediate metabolite between the amino acid L-tryptophan and serotonin, is extracted from the seed of an African plant (Griffonia simplicifolia). 5-HTP readily crosses the blood-brain barrier and increases central nervous system (CNS) synthesis of serotonin. Serotonin can affect sleep, and many other important biological functions. This is a mid-range dosage of 5-HTP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Dosage: Fibromyalgia: Take 1 capsule 3-4 times daily with food. Use for a minimum of 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health 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. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 6 months. *To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 100 mg, 2-3 times per day and slowly increase to effective dose over a 2 week period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angus \u0026 Area Health \u0026 Boutique ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51134802886880,"sku":"NOW80105","price":21.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/4158\/7680\/files\/80105_V9_MAIN-opt.webp?v=1774302282","url":"https:\/\/angushealthboutique.myshopify.com\/products\/now-5-htp-100mg-60-capsules","provider":"Angus \u0026 Area Health \u0026 Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}