OstroVit 5-HTP

OstroVit 5-HTP comes as vegan capsules containing an extract of African black bean (Griffonia) seed, standardised for 5-hydroxytryptophan. Alongside it, the formula adds the amino acid L-tryptophan and pyridoxine.

Key features

• 65 mg of 5-HTP per capsule, from Griffonia seed extract standardised to 25%
• 100 mg L-tryptophan per serving
• 1.4 mg pyridoxine, one of the B vitamins, per serving
• One capsule makes up a serving, with 90 servings per pot
• Free from animal-derived ingredients, suitable for vegans and vegetarians
• Easy-to-swallow capsule format

5-HTP is a compound formed naturally in the body from tryptophan, an amino acid found in protein foods. Griffonia simplicifolia is a West African plant whose seeds are a natural source of it.

Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or alongside prescribed medication, without first speaking to your GP.

Available in a pot of 90 caps.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.