[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.

Hey y’all, I’m back with another delicious pasta sauce! My mom came to visit this weekend for my birthday and insisted I make this for her. I hope y’all will try it and feel the same way!

FULL RECIPE: (adjust seasonings as needed)
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 tsp vegan butter
onion powder
basil
oregano
garlic powder
salt/black pepper
nutritional yeast
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp olive oil
broccoli florets
juice of half a lemon
linguine noodles
sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
Optional toppings: parsley, crispy kale, vegan parmesan,

Cook noodles according to directions on package with olive oil and salt if you would like to.

Heat a pan to medium heat and add garlic. Once garlic becomes fragrant (about 1 minute) add almond milk and vegan butter.

Once butter is melted through, add all seasonings and bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Take a small amount of sauce mixture and add cornstarch to make a slurry. Add back to pan and stir until the sauce starts to thicken. Transfer sauce to blender to incorporate everything thoroughly (optional).

Add olive oil and broccoli florets to pan. Cook for about a minute or two to soften florets and add lemon juice.

My camera turned off on this part lol, but just add cooked noodles and sauce to pan and mix until everything is incorporated.

Chop sun-dried tomatoes and whatever other toppings you want and serve.

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