5-HTP/ Griffonia Seed Extract/ 5-Hydroxy Tryptophan

Griffonia Seed Extract 5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid which is manufactured from the seeds of an African plant Griffonia simplicifolia. It is a woody climbing shrub native to West Africa and Central Africa. The seeds of the plant are used as herbal supplement for their 5-HTP content. 5-HTP is most commonly used for depression. Because it is thought to work like serotonin antidepressants, 5-HTP has also been used for other conditions for which these antidepressants are prescribed, such as anxiety, insomnia, fibromyalgia, and migraine. 5-HTP or 5-hydroxytryptophan is an intermediate metabolite used to produce serotonin. Serotonin is a very important substance which helps promote normal brain and nerve function. Serotonin is the main neurotransmitter that supports mood, sleep functions and appetite.

Product Name	Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract	Latin Name	Griffonia Simplicifolia (Vahl ex DC) Bail.
Part of used	Seed	Type	Herbal Extract
Active Ingredients	5-Hydroxy-L-Tryptophan (5-HTP)	Specification	20% ~ 99%
Appearance	White to Grey White Powder	Brand	PuroNature
CAS No.	56-69-9	Molecular Formula	C11H12N2O3
Test Method	HPLC	Molecular Weight	220.23
MOQ	1kg	Place of Origin	Xi’an, China (Mainland)
Shelf Time	2 Years	Storage	Keep Dry and Keep away from Sunlight

Griffonia Seed Extract 5-HTP Function:

1. 5-HTP can ease the tension, anxiety and improve sleep;
2. 5-HTP has the function of improving microcirculation;
3. 5-HTP is shown benefit to the reduce depression,anxiety;
4. 5-HTP can effectively control appétit, achieve the effect of losing weight;
5. 5-HTP has the function of antidepressant and sedative, having an effect on the nervous system.

Griffonia Seed Extract 5-HTP Application:

1. 5-HTP can be used as raw materials of drugs for anti-bacterial, anti-depressants, anti-tumor and sedation, it is widely used in fields of pharmaceutical and health products;

2. 5-HTP can be used as insomnia,other similar symptoms of psychasthenia and lose weight product raw material, it is widely used in health products industry;

3. 5-HTP can be used as dietary supplements increased therapeutic function, it is wide used in field of dietary supplement products;

4. 5-HTP can be used as products of sedative and anti-bacterial, they are widely used to add to beauty product in cosmetic industry.