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L-tryptophan and 5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan (5-HTP)
Learn how to find the best L-Tryptophan and 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplements, evidence for using L-tryptophan or 5-HTP for sleep, depression, migraine, and more. Plus, dosage, safety, side effects and potential drug interactions. Find out which L-Tryptophan and 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplements passed our tests.
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News Release
July 31, 2018
Best L-Tryptophan and 5-HTP Supplements Identified by ConsumerLab -- ConsumerLab Tests Strength and Purity of Supplements for Sleep and Mood
White Plains, New York, July 31, 2018 — L-tryptophan supplements are often promoted to improve sleep and 5-HTP supplements to help with depression.
Clinical Update
11/20/2011
L-Tryptophan -- Still a Problem?
A woman in Illinois taking L-tryptophan for insomnia developed the same serious problems that resulted in L-tryptophan being temporarily removed from the market several years ago. Is L-tryptophan any safer now than it was before? For more information, see the update to the L-Tryptophan and 5-HTP Review Article.
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Clinical Update
8/04/2013
5-HTP Concern
Three cases of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS) have been reported among people taking 5-HTP, a compound related to L-tryptophan. EMS is a debilitating immune condition which has occurred in people taking L-tryptophan, but there were no previous reports of it being caused by 5-HTP. Get the details in the the updated review article on L-Tryptophan and 5-HTP >>
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Clinical Update
11/08/2022
5-HTP for Sleep?
A CL Member asked how to use 5-HTP to improve sleep. Find out what research suggests in the 5-HTP section of our 5-HTP and L-Tryptophan and Supplements Review.
Also see our CL Answer about supplements and lifestyle modifications for insomnia.
Clinical Update
8/24/2021
Parkinson's Disease: 5-HTP for Sleep?
Can supplementation with 5-HTP reduce sleep disturbances in people with Parkinson's disease? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our L-Tryptophan and 5-HTP Supplements Review.
Also see our answer to the question: Do supplements help with Parkinson's disease treatment or prevention?
Clinical Update
1/19/2019
Dog Overdoses on Supplement
Be sure to keep your supplements away from pets -- especially if they taste sweet. A dog overdosed on its owner's fast-dissolving tablets, putting it in a coma, according to a recent report. For details, see the Concerns and Cautions section of the L-tryptophan and 5-HTP Supplements Review.
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FDA Warns Seller of Melatonin & Other Sleep Supplements
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Seller of 5-HTP, Potassium & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On September 7, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to The Delano Company, Inc.
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December 21, 2016
Seller of 5-HTP, Chromium, Curcumin and More Warned for Drug Claims
On December 1, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Aurora Health and Nutrition following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about its products, 5-HTP, Alpha Lipoic Acid, the Argentyn 23 product line, Artecin 90 Vegetarian Capsules, ...
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