{"product_id":"orthomolecular-5-htp","title":"OrthoMolecular  5-HTP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a precursor to serotonin, a brain neurotransmitter associated with the feeling of well-being.* • Provides Support for Serotonin Production* • Promotes a Balanced and Positive Mood* • Supports Satiety* • Promotes Healthy and Deeper Sleep* Stressful lifestyles and poor diets often cause a depletion of serotonin levels. 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) has been used for many years to replenish serotonin levels and support a healthy mood and sleep cycle regulation. Supplementation with 5-HTP has been shown to increase serotonin levels in the central nervous system. The essential amino acid, tryptophan is converted into 5-HTP by the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase. Tryptophan hydroxylase can be inhibited by a number of factors including stress, insulin function, pyridoxine (vitamin B6) deficiency, and insufficient magnesium levels. Supplementation with 5-HTP bypasses the conversion of tryptophan to 5-HTP and thus supports optimal levels of serotonin. 5-HTP also readily crosses the blood-brain barrier, bypassing competition with other amino acids, making it a more efficient precursor for serotonin production. 5-HTP is an amino acid that plays an important role in the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter known to be associated with the feeling of well-being. In addition to supporting a healthy mental outlook and a positive mood, studies have also shown serotonin to encourage deeper sleep and to support healthy appetite regulation. Unlike oral serotonin, 5-HTP is able to effectively cross the blood-brain barrier and increase synthesis of serotonin in the central nervous system. This formulation of 5-HTP is extracted naturally from the seed of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Healing and Wellness Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42310895534174,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5803\/6062\/files\/1000_front_4a93cfe5-db74-448f-b22b-960c0cc460a2.png?v=1767103557","url":"https:\/\/shopthewellnesscenter.com\/products\/orthomolecular-5-htp","provider":"The Healing and Wellness Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}