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5 Hydroxytryptophan

What is 5-Hydroxytryptophan?

5-Hydroxytryptophan is a naturally-occurring amino acid. [1]



History

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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing 5 Hydroxytryptophan


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "5 Hydroxytryptophan".
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Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources, Plant Sources

Though 5-HTP is found in food only in insignificant quantities, it is a chemical involved intermediately in the metabolism of tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, milk, potatoes, pumpkin, and various greens. [1]

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. 5-Hydroxytryptophan - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 5 HTP
5 Hydroxy L Tryptophan
L 5 Hydroxy Tryptophan
L 5HTP
L Hydroxytryptophan

Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Dash

  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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