5-HTP 100 mg Time Release Caplets

5-HTP is an amino acid needed to make serotonin. Natural Factors 5-HTP uses timed-release caplets to release 5-HTP gradually to minimize gastrointestinal upset and allow a steadier rise in serotonin, which helps promote healthy mood balance. 5-HTP is also used as a sleep aid. Additionally, it helps relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia as well as reduce the severity and duration of migraine headaches when taken as a preventive treatment.