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The Solgar Griffonia 5-HTP Complex is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules, with 100mg 5-HTP from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract, 100mg valerian root extract, 56.3mg magnesium and 10mg vitamin B6 per phytocapsule. The package contains 30 phytocapsules and the dose is just one capsule per day, i.e. a one-month supply.
It is aimed at adults with a demanding daily schedule, those who want to cover their magnesium and vitamin B6 intake through a single daily intake, and those who prefer a complex formula instead of three separate preparations.
5-HTP, i.e. L-5-hydroxytryptophan, is a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan. It is found in remarkable concentrations in the seeds of an African climbing plant, Griffonia simplicifolia, which grows in West Africa. This is where the raw material for the preparations is obtained. In this particular formula, 334mg of seed extract is needed to yield 100mg of 5-HTP, a ratio that shows the degree of concentration of the raw material.
The formula does not stop there. It also adds valerian root extract (Valeriana officinalis), one of the most studied herbs of the European tradition, as well as two nutrients with approved health claims: magnesium in oxide and diglycinate form, and vitamin B6 as pyridoxine hydrochloride. 5-HTP and valerian do not have an approved health claim, so they are described here as components of the composition. The claims for normal psychological function and reduction of fatigue are based on magnesium and vitamin B6.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, the preparation is positioned as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the manufacturer. 5-HTP and valerian do not have an approved health claim from EFSA and remain the subject of research, so they cannot be accompanied by a promise of effect on mood, stress or sleep.
It suits adults who want a concentrated formula with magnesium and vitamin B6 in one daily dose. It suits those who are particularly interested in plant-based 5-HTP and want a 100mg dose with a known extract ratio. It suits those who follow a vegan diet, as the formula is declared vegan. It is not suitable for those taking medication that affects serotonin.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Long-term sleep or mood problems require a doctor's assessment.
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: magnesium 56.3mg (15% RDI), 5-HTP (L-5-hydroxytryptophan) 100mg, valerian root extract 100mg, vitamin B6 10mg (714% RDI).
Other ingredients: extract of Griffonia simplicifolia seed, phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), magnesium (oxide, diglycinate), valerian root extract powder, bulking agents (microcrystalline cellulose), anti-caking agents (vegetable stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride).
Free from: sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors. Vegan formula.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: one phytocapsule daily for adults, with juice or water, between meals. If you feel stomach sensitivity, take it with food.
With one phytocapsule per day, the 30 phytocapsule pack lasts for 30 days, i.e. exactly one month. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
The product is not intended for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Do not take it with antidepressants or other drugs with serotonergic activity without a doctor's instruction. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking. Long-term intake of vitamin B6 above 10mg per day may cause tingling and numbness. Magnesium should be taken two hours away from tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics. Keep the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
One phytocapsule daily, with juice or water, between meals. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
One hundred milligrams, derived from 334mg extract of Griffonia simplicifolia seed.
No without a doctor's instruction. The combination with drugs affecting serotonin carries a serious risk.
With one capsule per day it lasts exactly 30 days.
The manufacturer recommends not driving or operating machinery during the course of taking it.
A climbing plant from West Africa, whose seeds are the natural source of 5-HTP.
Yes. The formula is declared vegan and the shell is of plant origin.
Here magnesium is combined with vitamin B6, 5-HTP and valerian in one capsule, whereas a plain magnesium supplement usually gives a higher dose of the metal and nothing else.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 and concerning magnesium and vitamin B6. 5-HTP and valerian do not have an approved health claim from EFSA. The claims about their benefits are attributed to the manufacturer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
** Information on herbal ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by EFSA.
Nestlé Greece Ltd.
Patroklou 4, 15125 Marousi, Athens
Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients per phytocapsule: magnesium 56.3mg (15% RDI), 5-HTP (L-5-hydroxytryptophan) 100mg, valerian root extract 100mg, vitamin B6 10mg (714% RDI).
Other ingredients: extract of Griffonia simplicifolia seed, phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), magnesium (oxide, diglycinate), valerian root extract powder, bulking agents (microcrystalline cellulose), anti-caking agents (vegetable stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride).
Free from: sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors. Vegan formula.
Form: phytocapsules
Recommended dosage: one phytocapsule daily for adults, with juice or water, between meals. If you feel stomach sensitivity, take it with food.
With one phytocapsule per day, the 30 phytocapsule pack lasts for 30 days, i.e. exactly one month. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
The product is not intended for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Do not take it with antidepressants or other drugs with serotonergic activity without a doctor's instruction. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking. Long-term intake of vitamin B6 above 10mg per day may cause tingling and numbness. Magnesium should be taken two hours away from tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics. Keep the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
