5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), is a herbal supplement,derived from the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia. It isa naturally occurring amino acid that is the intermediatestep between tryptophan and serotonin. 5-HTP safely andeffectively boosts serotonin levels and may offer benefitin conditions linked to low serotonin levels. In today’s busyworld, low serotonin levels are becoming more commondue to peoples increased stress, anxiety and poor diet.Serotonin is involved in the regulation of several processeswithin the brain including, depression, mood, emotions,sleep, appetite, anxiety, and memory. Benefits· Promotes healthy mood balance by raising lowlevels of serotonin· Promotes and maintains sleep patterns· An excellent natural anti-depressant· Boosts the rate of serotonin synthesis in the brain· Naturally sourced- isolated from a seed from an ·African plant(Griffonia simplicifolia)· Relieves symptoms of fibromyalgia· May help headache and migraine sufferers