L-5-Hydroxytryptophan

Prodcut name: pharmaceutical grade 5-HTP
Latin Name: Griffonia simplicifolia
Content: -Hydroxy-L-Tryptophan
Specification: 98% & 99%
Appearance: White powder
Mesh size: 80 Mesh
Used Part: Seeds
CAS No.: 4350-09-8
Molecular Formula: C11H12N2O3
Molecular Mass: 220.23
Grade: Pharmaceuticals Ingredients
Brand Name: LS-Herb
Test Method: HPLC

Description:
Griffonia Seed is the dried seed of Griffonia simplicifolia, which is a woody climbing shrub native to West Africa and Central Africa. It grows to about 3 m, and bears greenish flowers followed by black pods.The seeds are oblong, 1.5 cm long and 1 cm wide, the seed coat is black, wrinkled; endosperm is yellow-green; slightly bean flavor; dry seed weight of about 80 grams. Griffonia Seed is harvested from December to next February.

Functions:
Most 5-HTP is extracted from the seeds of a woody climbing shrub native to West Africa, called the Griffonia simplicifolia plant.Widely used to help with obesity (dieting), PMS, migraines, depression, anxiety, insomnia and addictive behaviour. 5-HTP is sold over the counter in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom as a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid.5-HTP has been studied and shown to be of beneficial in the following conditions: Depression, Obesity, Carbohydrate craving, Bulimia, Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Sleep apnea, Migraine headaches, Tension headaches, Chronic daily headaches, Premenstrual syndrome, Fibromyalgia.
Depression: 5-HTP deficiencies are believed to contribute to depression. 5-HTP supplementation has been shown to be effective in treating mild to moderate depression. In clinical trials 5-hydroxytryptophan showed similar results to those gained with the antidepressant drugs imipramine and fluvoxamine.
Fibromyalgia: Studies show that 5-HTP enhances serotonin synthesis, which increases pain tolerance and sleep quality. Patients with fibromyalgia have reported an improvement in symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and somatic pain (number of painful areas and morning stiffness).
Insomnia: In many trials, 5-HTP has reduced the time required to fall asleep and improved quality of sleep for those suffering from insomnia.
Migraines: 5-HTP reduced the frequency and severity of migraine headaches in clinical trials. Also, significantly fewer side effects were observed with 5-HTP compared to other migraine headache drugs.
Obesity: 5-hydroxytryptophan creates a fuller feeling - satisfying a person's appetite sooner. Thus allowing patients to stick with diets easier. It has also been shown to decrease the carbohydrate intake in obese patients.

Applications:
Dietary supplements for capsules and tablets.
Beverage & energy drink.
Cosmetic additives
Pharmaceutical stuff or intermediate of the medicine