Natural Factors 5-HTP Time Release 100mg 60 Caplets

Supplement Facts

Each Caplet Contains

Non-medicinal Ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, carbohydrate gum (cellulose), coating (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], glycerin), vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).

Recommended use

Helps to promote healthy mood balance. Helps to relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia. Used as a Restful-Restful-Sleep aid.

Recommended Dose

Recommended adult dose: Healthy mood balance: 1 caplet 3 times daily with food or as directed by a health Wellness-Care practitioner. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 100 mg 2–3 times daily and slowly increase to effective dose over a 2-week period. Use for at least 1 week to see beneficial effects. Consult a health Wellness-Care practitioner for use beyond 1 year. Relief of fibromyalgia symptoms: 1 caplet 3–4 times daily with food or as directed by a health Wellness-Care practitioner. To minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, start dosing at 100 mg 2–3 times daily and slowly increase to effective dose over a 2-week period. Use for at least 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. Consult a health Wellness-Care practitioner for use beyond 1 year. Restful-Sleep aid: 1–2 caplets daily with food or as directed by a health Wellness-Care practitioner. Take 30–45 minutes before bedtime.

Cautions

Restful-Sleep aid: Consult a health Wellness-Care practitioner if Restful-Restful-Sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia). All uses (except Restful-Restful-Sleep aid): Consult a health Wellness-Care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. All uses: Consult a health Wellness-Care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited, to L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John’s wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over-the-counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea medication, and anti-migraine medication. Stop use and consult a health Wellness-Care practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain, or if you experience skin changes. Avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness. Do not use this product if you have scleroderma. Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle, or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Keep out of the reach of children.

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