[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.

A condensation (or dehydration) reaction is when water is removed in the process of joining two monomers to form a polymer. Examples are:

Glucose + Glucose becomes Maltose + water
Maltose + Glucose becomes Polysaccharide + water
Glycerol + 3 Fatty acids becomes Triglyceride +3 water molecules
Amino acid + Amino acid becomes Dipeptide + water
Dipeptide + Amino acid becomes Polypeptide + water

A hydrolysis reaction is when water is used to split a polymer into its constituent monomers. Examples are:

Maltose + 1 water becomes 1 Glucose + 1 Glucose
Polysaccharide + water becomes Maltose + 1 Glucose
Triglyceride +3 water molecules becomes Glycerol + 3 Fatty acids
Dipeptide + water becomes 1 Amino acid + 1 Amino acid
Polypeptide + water becomes Dipeptide + 1 Amino acid

Busy bees collect pollen while they’re gathering nectar from flowers to make honey. Like honey, bee pollen feeds the bees in the hive. Pollen is rich in vitamins, especially B- vitamins, and contains a unique antioxidant called rutin that may work to protect the heart and blood vessels. While scientific studies on bee pollen are still lacking, anecdotal evidence is very promising. Bee pollen may be effective at managing seasonal allergies like hay fever and asthma, protecting against osteoporosis-related bone loss and supporting liver health. Bee pollen is often described as having a bitter-sweet taste, and can be found in granule or powder form. if you’re interested in using bee pollen, please talk to your health care practitioner.

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