amino acid
5-HTP
Direct precursor to serotonin. Supports mood and sleep.
What it’s good for
5-HTP for Anxiety
Evidence2 studies · 2 supporting · 0 against
7 safety notes
Raises serotonin in the brain regions that handle worry.
Dose: 50–200 mg
5-HTP for Low Mood
Evidence2 studies · 2 supporting · 0 against
7 safety notes
One step away from serotonin, and it reaches the brain readily.
Dose: 50–300 mg
5-HTP for Insomnia
Evidence1 study · 1 supporting · 0 against
7 safety notes
Raw material your brain uses to make its own melatonin.
Dose: 100–300 mg