What is the recommended dosage for 5-HTP?

General: 50-100 mg 1-3x/day; Starting: 50 mg/day and titrate up; Appetite Control: 250-300 mg/day 30 min before meals

What are the side effects of 5-HTP?

Potential side effects include: Nausea, Drowsiness, GI discomfort, Serotonin syndrome risk with contraindicated medications.

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También conocido como: 5-Hydroxytryptophan, Griffonia simplicifolia Extract, Oxitriptan

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The immediate precursor to serotonin (5-HT) derived from Griffonia simplicifolia seeds. 5-HTP crosses the blood-brain barrier and may support healthy appetite regulation by modulating hypothalamic satiety centers and reducing carbohydrate cravings.

How It Works

Immediate precursor to serotonin (5-HT) that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Elevated brain serotonin levels activate hypothalamic satiety centers, reducing appetite and carbohydrate cravings. Serotonin also modulates reward pathways involved in emotional and hedonic eating behaviors.

Evidence For Conditions

Condición	Calificación	Estudios	Participantes
Appetite Control	C	4	100	Ver →
Emotional Eating	C	3	80	Ver →

Side Effects

Nausea
Drowsiness
GI discomfort
Serotonin syndrome risk with contraindicated medications

Drug & Supplement Interactions

SSRIs (serotonin syndrome risk — NEVER combine)
SNRIs (serotonin syndrome risk — NEVER combine)
MAOIs (serotonin syndrome risk — NEVER combine)
Triptans (serotonin syndrome risk)
Carbidopa

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Datos rápidos

Dosificación: General: 50-100 mg 1-3x/day; Starting: 50 mg/day and titrate up; Appetite_Control: 250-300 mg/day 30 min before meals
Formas: capsule tablet
Fuentes naturales: Griffonia simplicifolia seeds (West African shrub)
Límite superior: 500 mg/day; avoid combining with SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, or triptans (serotonin syndrome risk)
Mejor momento: 30 minutes before meals on an empty stomach

Resumen de evidencia

Appetite Control C

Emotional Eating C

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