5-HTP

Category: amino-acid

Aliases: 5-hydroxytryptophan

Pharmacological Mechanism

Direct [[serotonin]] precursor (see [[serotonin_melatonin_axis]]); bypasses [[tryptophan]] hydroxylase.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 2h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 100mg (Range: 50 - 300 )

Target Organ Systems

• nervous

Interactions

• Tryptophan
• Vitamin B6
• Serotonin