1DIAX / INGREDIENT
5-HTP
5-Hydroxytryptophan used in DIAX 5-HTP™ and listed in the DIAX GOODNIGHT™ blend.
WHAT IT IS
5-HTP is 5-hydroxytryptophan, a naturally occurring amino-acid derivative and biochemical precursor to serotonin.
WHY IT'S USED
It is included in some evening and wellness formulas and has been studied in neurological and sleep-related contexts.
FACTUAL CONTEXT
Human studies use varied amounts and populations. Research quantities are not a DIAX intake recommendation.
COMMON USE
Found in mood- and evening-oriented supplements. Medication interactions, especially with serotonergic drugs, are important considerations.
APPEARS IN DIAX FORMULAS
SOURCES
NIH/NLM PubMed-indexed human research on 5-HTP.













































