[Latin Name] Griffonia simplicifolia

[Plant Source] Griffonia Seed

[Specifications] 98%; 99% HPLC

[Appearance] White fine powder

Plant Part Used: Seed

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is 5-HTP]

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a chemical by-product of the protein building block L-tryptophan. It is also produced commercially from the seeds of an African plant known as Griffonia simplicifolia 5-HTP is used for sleep disorders such as insomnia, depression, anxiety, migraine and tension-type headaches, fibromyalgia, obesity, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), seizure disorder, and Parkinson’s disease.

 [How does it work?]

5-HTP works in the brain and central nervous system by increasing the production of the chemical serotonin. Serotonin can affect sleep, appetite, temperature, sexual behavior, and pain sensation. Since 5-HTP increases the synthesis of serotonin, it is used for several diseases where serotonin is believed to play an important role including depression, insomnia, obesity, and many other conditions.

[Function]

Depression. Some clinical research shows that taking 5-HTP by mouth improve symptoms of depression in some people. Some clinical research shows that taking 5-HTP by mouth might be as beneficial as certain prescription antidepressant drugs for improving depression symptoms. In most studies, 150-800 mg daily of 5-HTP was taken. In some cases, higher doses have been used.

Down syndrome. Some research shows that giving 5-HTP to infants with Down syndrome might improve muscle and activity. Other research shows that it does not improve muscle or development when taken from infancy until 3-4 years of age. Research also shows that taking 5-HTP along with conventional prescription drugs does improve development, social skills, or language skills.

Anxiety 5-HTP was found to be protective against carbon dioxide-induced panic attacks. One study compared 5-HTP and the prescription medication clomipramine for anxiety. Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. 5-HTP was found to be somewhat effective in reducing anxiety symptoms, but not as effective as clomipramine.

Sleep 5-HTP supplements fared a little better for insomnia.5-HTP decreased the time required to get to sleep and decreased the number of nighttime awakenings. Taking 5-HTP along with GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a relaxing neurotransmitter, reduced the time it took to fall asleep and increased the duration and quality of sleep. One study found that children with night terrors benefited from 5-HTP.

Flora Liv is a top performing probiotic that comes in a powdered form in a small sachet. FLORA LIV® is a powdered instant passion fruit flavored drink, rich in dietary fiber, micronutrients and probiotics.
It contains:
Chicory Inulin BENEO®GR
• Maltodextrin
• Vitamin Mix (Vitamin A Retinol, B1 Thiamine, B2 Riboflavin, B3 Niacine, B6
Pyridoxine, B9 Folic Acid, B12 Cobalamin, C Ascorbic Acid, D Cholecalciferol).
• Probiotics (Lactobacillus casei + L. acidophilus + Bifidobacterium bifidum)
• Passion fruit pulp lyophilized extract (Passiflora ligularis)
• Iron Pyrophosphate
• Zinc Sulphate
• Magnesium Sulphate
• Citric Acid
• Natural flavoring
• Stevia (Stevioside sweetener). Stevia is a cero calorie natural sweetener.
This product does not contain Aspartame, lactose, casein, or gluten. It does not contain genetically modified ingredients or GMO’s.
It does not contain artificial colorings and is not a significant source of cholesterol.

In Part 1 of Professor Fink’s Review of Biological Chemistry, he describes Carbohydrates (sugars) in general, and then covers monosaccharides and disaccharides in detail. Reference is made to 5-C monosaccharides (ribose & deoxyribose) & 6-C sugars (glucose, fructose & galactose) and the concept of chemical isomers. Reference is made to disaccharides (sucrose, lactose & maltose) and the concepts of dehydration synthesis reactions & hydrolysis reactions. Professor Fink then describes differences in sweetness in natural sugars and in artificial sweeteners (including cyclamates, saccharine, aspartame [Nutrasweet], and sucralose [Splenda].

Check-out professor fink’s web-site or additional resources in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology: www.professorfink.com

Down-loadable e-books of the Lecture Outlines by Professor Fink (as well as “hard copy” versions) can be purchased from the WLAC Bookstore at: https://onlinestore.wlac.edu/fink.asp