[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.

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*Recipe*
Ingredients-
2 & 1/2 cups oats
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 medium to large size zucchini
2 medium to large sized carrots
3 tbsp ground flax seeds
1/3 cup non-dairy milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
(or 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice mix)
1 & 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

(optional) pumpkin seeds to top.
*or try other seeds and/or nuts, like sunflower, pecan, walnut, etc.
*dried cranberries would be good in this loaf too.

-Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
-Blend oats in a high speed blender until the oats become flour (or you could buy an already made flour.
-Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl. Stir.
-Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well, don’t over mix though.
-put in a baking pan. Either spray/grease or line with parchment paper to avoid sticking.
-Smooth out top.
-Top with pumpkin seeds (optional).
-Bake for 40-45 minutes, until baked all the way through in the middle. Take a knife and stick it in, it should come out clean, or almost clean.
-Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
-Serve and enjoy.
-Try adding some vegan butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon on top for extra goodness!

Guts and Bourbon by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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