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AOR AOR - 5-HTP 50 mg, 90 vcaps

AOR 5-HTP - Stands for L-5-hydroxytryptophan, which comes from the amino acid tryptophan derived from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract. 5-HTP is an essential precursor of the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin and the neurohormone melatonin. 5-HTP has been compared to various antidepressants and has been found to be as effective and faster-acting with fewer side effects. Since serotonin and melatonin are involved in regulating the sleep/wake cycle, 5-HTP can enhance sleep quality. Additionally, research supports a role for 5-HTP in reducing headaches and the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Several clinical trials with 5-HTP have confirmed significant improvements in symptoms associated with fibromyalgia including pain, morning stiffness, nervousness, and fatigue. Ultimately, those who suffer with mood imbalances such as low mood and anxiety, or from migraines, fibromyalgia or sleep disorders may benefit from taking AOR 5-HTP.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $30.38 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

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Easy to mix: Blends smooth into water, milk or a smoothie.
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Best suited to: first time trying 5-htp, sensitive stomach, wants to split the dose across the day.

What the research supports

Each capsule holds 50 mg of 5-HTP from Griffonia seed extract. At one to two capsules three times a day, the 90-capsule bottle lasts 15 to 30 days.

Mood trials use 150 to 300 mg of 5-HTP a day.

Mood (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial, systematic review): 5-HTP converts directly into serotonin, the neurotransmitter most tied to mood regulation. Trials using 150 to 300 mg a day report modest improvements in mood scores, though many of the studies are small.
Sleep (evidence: limited, from mechanistic, small clinical trial): Serotonin made from 5-HTP is the raw material the body converts into melatonin at night. Few trials measure sleep directly, so this is more a pathway argument than a proven sleep effect.

Read the literature: Mood on PubMed, Sleep on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

First time trying 5-HTP: 50 mg increments let you follow the label's advice to start low and raise the dose over two weeks.
Sensitive stomach: Nausea is the most common complaint with 5-HTP and it tracks with dose, so smaller steps are easier to tolerate.
Wants to split the dose across the day: Three smaller servings suit the label's three-times-daily schedule better than one large capsule.

Look elsewhere if

Already settled at 300 mg a day: The 100 mg version reaches the same daily total in three capsules instead of six, and costs less per milligram.
Wants one capsule at bedtime only: Look for a sleep formula built around melatonin or glycine, which are taken as a single evening dose.
Under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding: The label rules this out. Speak to a practitioner about options appropriate for you.

What to expect

The label asks for at least one week of consistent use before judging any effect on mood balance. Nothing about this is immediate, and if you start at the full dose rather than building up, nausea is the usual result.

How it compares

Compared with the 100 mg Extra Strength version: Half the strength per capsule, so you can titrate in smaller steps and stop at a dose that suits you. The tradeoff: Twice as many capsules to reach the same daily total, and a higher cost per milligram.
Compared with L-tryptophan: 5-HTP is one step further along the same pathway, so less of it is diverted to other uses before conversion. The tradeoff: Tryptophan is gentler on the stomach for some people and is usually cheaper per day.

Product details

Active ingredient: L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia seed extract)
Ingredient form: vcaps
Strength: 50 mg
Servings per container: 90
Suggested use: Adults: For healthy mood balance, take one to two capsules three times daily with food; for relief of symptoms of fibromyalgia, take two capsules three to four times daily with food. To minimize gastrointestinal side effect risk, start at 50 to 100mg two to three times daily and slowly increase to an effective dose over two weeks. Use for a minimum of one week to see beneficial effects for mood balance and two weeks for the alleviation of fibromyalgia symptoms.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Adults: For healthy mood balance, take one to two capsules three times daily with food; for relief of symptoms of fibromyalgia, take two capsules three to four times daily with food. To minimize gastrointestinal side effect risk, start at 50 to 100mg two to three times daily and slowly increase to an effective dose over two weeks. Use for a minimum of one week to see beneficial effects for mood balance and two weeks for the alleviation of fibromyalgia symptoms.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia seed extract): 50mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose, sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: hypromellose.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - 5-HTP 50 mg

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.