Jarrow Formulas 5-HTP 50mg

Jarrow Formulas · Capsule · 50 mg

Price/day

€0.20

Dose

50 mg

Servings/pack

Pack price

€18.00

Transparency Index

8.0/10

Recommended Clean 5-HTP for those who prefer starting low rather than jumping straight to 100 mg.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 7.0/10

5-HTP is moderately linked to higher serotonin and melatonin levels; evidence base is solid but not extensive.

Value for money 8.0/10

€0.20 for 50 mg is cheaper than most EU pharmacy products.

Product quality 8.0/10

Jarrow sources Griffonia from Ghana and tests for Peak-X contamination.

Label honesty 9.0/10

Transparent labeling, no herbal blends or fillers.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

Labdoor spot tests confirm active ingredient content, but not every batch.

Product Description

Capsules contain Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract standardized to 50 mg 5-HTP, with rice protein as carrier. Gluten-free, vegan, and magnesium stearate-free.

What We Like

Vegan pullulan capsules, easy to swallow
Well-documented supply chain without Peak-X contamination
50 mg allows splitting doses throughout the day

What We’re Missing

No added vitamin B6 for cofactor support
May cause mild nausea in sensitive stomachs

Usage Recommendation

1 capsule 30 minutes before bed, or 1–2 capsules spread throughout the day. Always take with some carbohydrates to optimize blood-brain barrier passage.

Other 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) products

NOW Foods 5-HTP 100mg

7.7/10

Recommended

Ingredient dossier

5-HTP is a serotonin precursor crossing the blood-brain barrier. Used for sleep and mood. Critical: avoid with SSRIs or MAO inhibitors due to serotonin syndrome risk.

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