5-HTP Complex (Griffonia Seed Extract)
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Sfera 5-HTP complex is a combination of Griffonia seed extract and Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (cofactor vitamin B6) with the aim to help promote healthy mood balance and may be used as a sleep aid.
Griffonia simplicifolia, also known as griffonia, is a shrub native to West-Africa and Central-Africa. Seeds from the griffonia plant is used as a herbal remedy due to the seed’s high content of 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). 5-HTP is an amino acid precursor to serotonin. 5-HTP may help to promote healthy mood balance and may be used a sleep aid. In Sfera products a Griffonia simplicifolia extract with a 5-HTP content of no less than 98% is used.
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate is a form of Vitamin B6 vitamin supplement. Vitamin B6 provides an array of health benefits and may assist with general wellbeing. In Sfera products a Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate with a purity of no less than 99% is used.
Ingredients
| One vegetarian capsule provides: |
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| Griffonia simplicifolia (Griffonia) [seed, extract] |
100 mg |
| (providing 98% L-5-hydroxytryptophan) |
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| Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (P-5-P) |
20 mg |
| Other ingredients: Vegetarian capsule and microcrystalline cellulose. |
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Directions
Take one (1) to two (2) capsules per day after a meal, or as directed by your health care provider.
Key Benefits
- Sfera 5-HTP Complex helps to promote healthy mood balance and may be used as a sleep aid.
Warnings & Precautions
Do not take Sfera 5-HTP Complex:
- if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the ingredients of Sfera 5-HTP Complex.
- if you have scleroderma (a chronic hardening and contraction of the skin and connective tissue, either locally or throughout the body).
Warnings and precautions:
Take special care with Sfera 5-HTP Complex
- avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness.
- if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain or if you experience skin changes.
- if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia).
Other medicines and Sfera 5-HTP Complex :
Always tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes all complementary or traditional medicines.)
Consult a health care provider prior to use if you are taking carbidopa, or medicines/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to, L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John’s wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over the counter cough and cold medicine containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea medication and anti-migraine medication.
Avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness.
Children and adolescents: Children and adolescents under the age of 18 years should not take Sfera 5-HTP Complex.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care provider for advice before taking this medicine.
Sources:
[1] SAHPRA Complementary Medicines – Health Supplements Safety and Efficacy
[2] Sfera 5-HTP Complex Patient information leaflet
[3] Canadian Monograph: 5-HTP
Disclaimer: Product information and images correct at the time of publication. Sfera regularly updates product formulations and packaging to improve efficacy and quality, which can result in 2 or more concurrent variations in current stock in circulation.
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