Linnea®
5 HTP

PLANT

Griffonia simplicifolia

PART OF THE PLANT USED

Seeds

APPEARANCE

White to grey white powder

CAS NUMBER

4350-09-8

Linnea® 5 HTP


Griffonia simplicifolia is a naturally occurring plant native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Isolated from its seeds, 5-hydroxytryptophan is a compound known for its ability to directly convert into the neurotransmitter serotonin, which plays a key role in mood regulation, sleep, emotional well-being and weight control


Products


Pharmaceutical use

  • Mood regulator
  • Binge eating reduction
  • Post anoxic myoclonus
  • Prevention of migraine and recurrent, mixed and tension headaches

Dietary use*

  • * In accordance with Swiss law and under a self-regulation system, Linnea ensures compliance with applicable regulations in the destination countries of its products before export

Key Insights

  • Harvested from the wild using sustainable methods
  • Linnea is the only pharmaceutical supplier of this ingredient
  • Seeds are carefully harvested, ensuring minimal environmental impact
  • Useful amino-acid for dietary regimens
The logo indicates that, while producing 5 HTP, Linnea’s facility remains GMP certified. GMP stands for Good Manufacturing Practices.
The logo indicates that Linnea’s raw material for 5 HTP is GACP compliant. GACP stands for Good Agricultural Collection Practices.

GACP compliant

The logo indicates that Linnea Natural Pharma Solutions has created a DMF for producing 5 HTP. DMF stands for Drug Master Files which details information about the manufacturing processes of Linnea.

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