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AOR AOR - 5-HTP Extra Strength 100 mg, 90 vcaps

AOR 5-HTP Extra Strength - 100 mg - 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: $37.58 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.

Currently out of 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

Clean fuel: Quality protein and greens without the junk.
Easy to mix: Blends smooth into water, milk or a smoothie.
Recovery and everyday nutrition: Supports muscle, energy and filling dietary gaps.

Best suited to: already tolerates 5-htp well, wants the studied dose without counting capsules, buying for a full month.

What the research supports

Each capsule holds 100 mg of 5-HTP from Griffonia seed extract. At one capsule three times a day, the 90-capsule bottle is a 30-day supply.

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, the top of this product's daily range, report modest improvements in mood scores.
Sleep (evidence: limited, from mechanistic, small clinical trial): Serotonin made from 5-HTP is the raw material the body converts into melatonin overnight. Few trials measure sleep directly, so this is more a pathway argument than a direct finding.

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

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Already tolerates 5-HTP well: Reaches 300 mg a day in three capsules instead of six, which is fewer to remember and less to swallow.
Wants the studied dose without counting capsules: One capsule three times daily lands exactly on the top of the researched range.
Buying for a full month: 90 capsules is a clean 30 days at the label's full schedule.

Look elsewhere if

Has never taken 5-HTP before: Start with the 50 mg version. The label's own advice is to begin at 50 to 100 mg and build over two weeks, which is awkward when the smallest step is 100 mg.
Prone to nausea from supplements: The smaller 50 mg capsule lets you find your tolerance in gentler increments.
Under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding: The label rules this out. Ask a practitioner what is appropriate instead.

What to expect

At least a week of consistent use before there is anything to judge, per the label. Going straight to three capsules a day without building up is the most common reason people abandon 5-HTP, because of the stomach upset rather than the effect.

How it compares

Compared with the 50 mg version: Half the capsules for the same daily total and a lower cost per milligram. The tradeoff: No way to dose below 100 mg, so it is a poor choice for finding your starting point.
Compared with L-tryptophan: 5-HTP is further along the same conversion pathway, so less is lost to competing uses. The tradeoff: Tryptophan tends to be easier on the stomach and cheaper per day.

Product details

Active ingredient: L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia seed extract)
Ingredient form: vcaps
Strength: 100 mg
Servings per container: 90
Suggested use: Adults: Take one capsule three times daily with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. To minimize gastrointestinal side effect risk, slowly increase dose over a two-week period. 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: Take one capsule three times daily with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. To minimize gastrointestinal side effect risk, slowly increase dose over a two-week period. 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): 100mg

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 Extra Strength 100 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.