Lamberts Griffonia Seed Extract 5-HTP 100mg is a food supplement that provides 100mg of 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) in each tablet, from griffonia seed extract. The dose can be built up gradually, starting on 1 tablet and increasing if necessary up to a maximum of 3 tablets a day.

Key Features

• 100mg of 5-HTP per tablet: Each tablet delivers 3982mg of griffonia seed extract (as 362mg of an 11:1 extract), providing 100mg of 5-HTP.
• Plant-derived source: The 5-HTP is extracted from the seeds of a plant called Griffonia.
• Adjustable intake: Take up to 3 tablets daily, starting on 1 tablet and increasing if necessary.
• Made in the UK: The tablets are manufactured in the UK to pharmaceutical GMP standards.
• Vegetarian and vegan: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, with a stated list of excluded allergens.

What is 5-HTP?

5-HTP is short for 5-hydroxytryptophan. It is a derivative of tryptophan, an amino acid found in high-protein foods such as meat and dairy products. The body makes its own 5-HTP from tryptophan, and it is able to use the 5-HTP provided by supplements.

Can I take Lamberts 5-HTP if I take antidepressants?

The label advises consulting your doctor if you are taking antidepressants.

Will 5-HTP make me drowsy?

Mild drowsiness may occur in some people. The label advises not driving or operating machinery until you know how 5-HTP affects you.

Each tablet provides: Griffonia seed extract (as 362mg of an 11:1 extract) 3982mg, providing 5-HTP 100mg.

Tableted with: Bulking agent (calcium carbonate), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, stearic acid, magnesium stearate), glazing agents (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, glycerol).

Additional information: Free from wheat, barley, soya, eggs, milk (and milk products), lactose, nuts, sulphites, celery, fish, shellfish, yeast and gluten-containing ingredients. Disintegration time is less than 1 hour.

Take up to 3 tablets daily, half an hour before meals or half an hour before bedtime. Start on 1 tablet and increase if necessary.

5-HTP is best taken for periods of up to 3 months.

Please note the following before taking Lamberts Griffonia Seed Extract 5-HTP 100mg:

• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Consult your doctor if you are taking antidepressants.
• Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how 5-HTP affects you.
• Food supplements should not replace a varied and balanced diet.

Mild drowsiness may occur in some people.