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Lorna Vanderhaeghe SMILE 5-HTP 120 Veggie Caps

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SMILE 5-HTP

Colors Free
Sugar Free
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Soy Free
No Corn
No Shellfish
Wheat Or Yeast Free
Vegan-Friendly

5-HTP Enhances Serotonin

5-HTP is a break-down product of the amino acid tryptophan. Proteins in our food provide us with amino acids, one of which is tryptophan. Tryptophan is broken down into 5-HTP and then 5-HTP is turned into serotonin. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that makes you happy and tells your brain that you are satisfi ed so that you do not need to eat anymore. Serotonin deficiency contributes to weight gain, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and panic attacks. Low serotonin levels also lead to carbohydrate (sugar) cravings and overeating. 5-HTP reduces appetite while also enhancing mood and increasing energy levels.

5-HTP Improves Mood and Sleep

5-HTP has been extensively researched for the treatment of mood enhancement. It also relieves insomnia. 5-HTP allows for natural sleep without the drugged feeling in the morning that can occur in those taking prescription sedatives.

5-HTP Aids Weight Loss

Weight management is another benefit achieved from taking 5-HTP. One well-controlled trial using 900 mg a day of 5-HTP in 20 obese individuals found that, during the first 6 weeks of the study where participants ate their usual diet and during the following 7-12 weeks where they dieted, a significant weight loss in the 5-HTP group occurred but not in those taking a placebo.

5-HTP Improves Fibryomyalgia Symptoms

There is evidence that the body's serotonin pathway does not work in people with fibromyalgia, and 5-HTP has been shown to stop the pain of fibromyalgia. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, 90-day study involving 50 patients with fibromyalgia, 5-HTP was found to significantly improve anxiety, pain intensity, quality of sleep and fatigue.

SMILE 5-HTP: A Superior Solution

SMILE 5-HTP is enteric-coated, which allows 5-HTP to be absorbed in the small intestine. Other 5-HTP products that are not enteric-coated can cause nausea when optimal doses are taken. Take a high-quality multivitamin with minerals like MULTIsmart to ensure you get adequate levels of magnesium, vitamin B6 and vitamin B3 because these nutrients aid 5-HTP conversion into serotonin.

Supplement Facts

EACH CAPSULE CONTAIN:

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
(Griffonia simplicifolia) (Seed Extract)
(99% Pure 5-Hydroxytryptophan)

100 mg

Suggested Use

Suggested use:

Take1-2 tablets before breakfast, dinner and bedtime on an empty stomach or as directed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of reach of children.

Note:

If you are taking MAO inhibitors, SSRIs (Prozac, Luvox, Paxil, Effexor, Zoloft) and/or the tricyclic antidepressants (Elavil, Tofranil, Pamelor) or St. John's wort, do not take 5-HTP without discussing it with your health care provider. 5-HTP can be used to wean off antidepressants. Discuss any medication changes with your health care provider.

If you wish to wean off your antidepressant medication using SMILE, advise your doctor that you want a prescription for progressively lower doses of your antidepressant medication. Let your doctor know you are going to use SMILE 5-HTP as a replacement. You can start weaning off your medication over a 4 week period. During week one, take 100 mg of SMILE in the morning and at bedtime. In week two, lower your dose of antidepressant medication and take 100 mg of SMILE at morning, dinner and bedtime. Then in week three, your dosage of antidepressant medication should be lowered again and you can take 100 mg of SMILE at breakfast, 100 mg before dinner and 200 mg at bedtime. In week four, you will be on a very low dose of antidepressant medication and will need to take 200 mg of SMILE before breakfast, dinner and bedtime. In week five, you are no longer on antidepressant medication and now you can stay on SMILE. Take one scoop of MAGsmart at bedtime during this process to ensure that you do not experience side effects from withdrawal of the antidepressant medication.

Reviews

Bodulica Lorna products Posted on 2019-03-09: I been taking Lorna products for years and I see a big different in my health
THANK YOU LORNA

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Mer It product is owesome Posted on 2019-02-15: It help me a lot in my anxiety and sleep well at night.

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G Good! Posted on 2017-07-06: Each & every product by Lorna is effective, scientific based, comprehensive & great value for money! She is simply the best when it comes to health & nutrition! When you decide purchase & use one of Lorna's products, you know they will work! We should be proud that this is a Canadian company! Her books are inspiring & she knows what she's talking about! Healthy Planet usually has the best prices (when products are on sale) & the best selection!

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G Happy! Posted on 2016-10-15: Each & every product by Lorna is effective, scientific based, comprehensive & great value for money! She is simply the best when it comes to health & nutrition! We should be proud that this is a Canadian woman & a Canadian company! Healthy Planet usually has the best prices & the best selection!

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Gadah best product Posted on 2016-08-23: this is the best supplement I bought it for my mother it she has use it for 3 months and had seen a difference she has less stress and feel better

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Jocelyn So glad I found this! Posted on 2015-07-05: I have been taking this product for almost a year now and was advised to take it by a local health food store. It was very expensive everywhere I shopped but was desperate to find something to help with my depression (due to Fibromyalgia). I was not disappointed. So far, I have not had a bad downward spiral since taking this product. Once I found it on Healthy Planet for a better price, I was relieved because I am recently unemployed and although it is still expensive, I can manage the cost because it is a crucial part of my every day life. Being unemployed, I need to be sure my spirits stay lifted and so far, so good! I am so happy that I was directed to this product. I have never had a problem with sleep, but for depression, it sure works for me in combination with the other products I take. I just hope it stays affordable.

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Hope excellent for me Posted on 2015-05-20: I switched from tryptophan to this, after consulting a trusted pharmacist to confirm dosing, and it was a very good decision. I find this cleaner and more effective to help sleep, and was surprised by the lightness in my mood the next day. A good fit.

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Tanya great product Posted on 2015-04-07: I take this at night to help me sleep an when my depression an anxiety come back, I find that it does help get me back on track.

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Kendra Helped Immediately Posted on 2015-03-13: My naturopath prescribed 5-HTP and P5P, and starting from the first day I took them I slept an average of 7.5 hours per night, compared to 5.5 hours before I started taking them. So in combination with P5P these are very effective, and without side effects!

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fuska great Posted on 2014-12-02: This is a great product I am using it for many years

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fuska great Posted on 2014-12-02: This is a great product I am using it for many years

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Giuseppe EFFECTIVE! Posted on 2014-06-16: This product really helped a member of my family with depression! Another great product from Lorna!

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