Compound
5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan
The immediate precursor in the biosynthesis of serotonin from tryptophan. It is used as an antiepileptic and antidepressant.
Studied for
5 endpoints · 6 findings · 6 papers
- Plasma/serum 5-hydroxytryptophan concentrationraisesEvidence strength: very limited. Human evidence with major recorded weaknesses, or non-human, uncontrolled or unverified evidence.
- Body masslowersEvidence strength: very limited. Human evidence with major recorded weaknesses, or non-human, uncontrolled or unverified evidence.
- Cortisol concentrationraisesEvidence strength: very limited. Human evidence with major recorded weaknesses, or non-human, uncontrolled or unverified evidence.
- Fat masslowersEvidence strength: very limited. Human evidence with major recorded weaknesses, or non-human, uncontrolled or unverified evidence.
- CD274lowersEvidence strength: insufficient. Mechanistic inference, no evidence found, or evidence weakened below very limited.
Structure
The L-enantiomer of 5-hydroxytryptophan.
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- Class
- Organic compound
- Formula
- C11H12N2O3
- Mass
- 220.228 g/mol
- Charge
- 0
- InChIKey
- LDCYZAJDBXYCGN-VIFPVBQESA-N
- SMILES
- N[C@@H](Cc1cnc2ccc(O)cc12)C(=O)O
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Identity from ChEBI, geometry from PubChem. Not evidence.
What the evidence says
How to read these marks6 findings · 5 endpoints · 6 papers · by evidence strength
What moved
6 findings
Decreases fat mass
Very limitedEvidence strength: very limited. Human evidence with major recorded weaknesses, or non-human, uncontrolled or unverified evidence.Finding“Fat mass decreased significantly post versus pre in the 5-HTP group (p = 0.02) but did not change in the placebo group (p = 0.58).”
Quoted verbatim from The Effects of 5-HTP on Body Composition: An 8-Week Preliminary RCT.. - Study
- RCT
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Dose
- 100 mg/day
- Population
- Exercise-trained men and women
The Effects of 5-HTP on Body Composition: An 8-Week Preliminary RCT.2023PMID:35583055Permalink
Decreases body mass
Very limitedEvidence strength: very limited. Human evidence with major recorded weaknesses, or non-human, uncontrolled or unverified evidence.Finding“Patients receiving 5-HTP significantly decreased their daily energy intake, by reducing carbohydrate and fat intake, and reduced their body weight.”
Quoted verbatim from Effects of oral 5-hydroxy-tryptophan on energy intake and macronutrient selection in non-insulin dependent diabetic patients.. - Study
- RCT
- Duration
- 14 days
- Dose
- 750 mg/d
- Population
- overweight non-insulin dependent diabetic outpatients
Effects of oral 5-hydroxy-tryptophan on energy intake and macronutrient selection in non-insulin dependent diabetic patients.1998PMID:9705024Permalink
Increases cortisol concentration
Very limitedEvidence strength: very limited. Human evidence with major recorded weaknesses, or non-human, uncontrolled or unverified evidence.Finding“Only infusion with 40 mg 5-HTP led to an increase in plasma cortisol in both patients and controls.”
Quoted verbatim from Behavioral, neuroendocrine and biochemical effects of different doses of 5-HTP in panic disorder.. - Study
- crossover
- Dose
- 40 mg i.v.
- Population
- panic disorder patients and healthy controls, i.v. 5-HTP challenge
Behavioral, neuroendocrine and biochemical effects of different doses of 5-HTP in panic disorder.1996PMID:8791035Permalink
Increases plasma/serum 5-hydroxytryptophan concentration
Very limitedEvidence strength: very limited. Human evidence with major recorded weaknesses, or non-human, uncontrolled or unverified evidence.Findingreplicated ×1“Administration of 5-HTP significantly increased plasma 5-HTP levels (p < 0.001), did not affect 5-HT levels (p > 0.05), while levels of the main metabolite of 5-HT, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, increased significantly (p < 0.05) in both groups.”
Quoted verbatim from Visceral hypersensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome: evidence for involvement of serotonin metabolism--a preliminary study.. - Study
- RCT
- Dose
- 100 mg, single oral dose
- Population
- 15 IBS patients and 15 healthy volunteers; single 100 mg oral dose of 5-HTP vs placebo
Visceral hypersensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome: evidence for involvement of serotonin metabolism--a preliminary study.2016PMID:26031193Permalink
Increases plasma/serum 5-hydroxytryptophan concentration
InsufficientEvidence strength: insufficient. Mechanistic inference, no evidence found, or evidence weakened below very limited.Findingreplicated ×1“Additionally, among humans, oral 5-HTP (1.2-2.0 mg/kg) produced, after 1 and 2 h, a significant increase in plasma 5-HTP (1.5- to 2.3-fold).”
Quoted verbatim from 5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan suppresses food intake in food-deprived and stressed rats.. - Study
- case series
- Dose
- oral 5-HTP 1.2-2.0 mg/kg, single dose
- Population
- human volunteers given a single oral dose of 5-HTP (a secondary human sub-study within an otherwise rat food-intake paper)
5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan suppresses food intake in food-deprived and stressed rats.2004PMID:14724051Permalink
Inhibits CD274
InsufficientEvidence strength: insufficient. Mechanistic inference, no evidence found, or evidence weakened below very limited.Finding“In syngeneic mouse tumor models, treatment with 100 mg/kg L-5-HTP (intraperitoneal) inhibited PD-L1 expression and exhibited antitumor effect.”
Quoted verbatim from L-5-hydroxytryptophan promotes antitumor immunity by inhibiting PD-L1 inducible expression.. - Study
- animal · not in humans
- Dose
- 100 mg/kg intraperitoneal
- Population
- syngeneic mouse tumor models
L-5-hydroxytryptophan promotes antitumor immunity by inhibiting PD-L1 inducible expression.2022PMID:35728870Permalink
What it touches on the way
Mechanistic reach
4 entities
4 entities reached.
0 reported hops4 assembled from the scaffold
What the reference databases state
Statements
7 statements
7 statements · 1 reference database · Subject: 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan · Sources: Rhea
- L-tryptophan is converted to 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophanCompoundRhea RHEA:84771Inferred only
- 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan is converted to L-tryptophanCompoundRhea RHEA:84771Inferred only
- 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan is converted to serotoninCompoundRhea RHEA:18533Inferred only
- serotonin is converted to 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophanCompoundRhea RHEA:18533Inferred only
- 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan is a substrate of DDCProteinRhea RHEA:18533Inferred only
- 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan is a substrate of TPH1ProteinRhea RHEA:16709Inferred only
- 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan is a substrate of TPH2ProteinRhea RHEA:16709Inferred only
Reactions
4 reactions
(6R)-L-erythro-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin+L-tryptophan+dioxygen5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan+(4aS,6R)-4a-hydroxy-L-erythro-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin
Reaction pageDirection not assertedBalanced
Rhea RHEA:16709CC BY 4.0Reference data
5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan+hydronserotonin+carbon dioxide
Catalysed by DDC
Reaction pageDirection not assertedBalanced
Rhea RHEA:18533CC BY 4.0Reference data
L-tryptophan+hydrogen peroxide5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan+water
Reaction pageDirection not assertedBalanced
Rhea RHEA:84771CC BY 4.0Reference data
L-ascorbic acid+L-tryptophan+dioxygen5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan+L-dehydroascorbate+water
Reaction pageDirection not assertedBalanced
Rhea RHEA:84775CC BY 4.0Reference data
On the label
Labelled products
145 products
Source: NIH DSLD · Ingredient: 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan · 145 products · Declared amount per serving: 1–400 mg (145 products)
145 labels state an amount0 do not
- 1st PhormNight-T100 mgper 3 Capsule(s)DSLD:305209
- AdvoCareClearMoodGriffonia simplicifolia60 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:265359
- Allergy Research Group5-HTP 100 mg100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:257956
- Allergy Research Group5-HTP 100 mg100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:257961
- Allergy Research Group5-HTP 50 mg50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:233245
- Allergy Research GroupCalm/Recharge100 mgper 8.33 Gram(s)DSLD:79221
- Allergy Research GroupCalm/Recharge100 mgper 8.33 Gram(s)DSLD:79224
- Allergy Research GroupFree Aminos20 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:258098
- Allergy Research GroupSeratonin400 mgper 3 Capsule(s)DSLD:304280
- Allergy Research GroupZen Sleep with P5P and 5-HTP100 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:304290
- AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research AdvancedOrtho SleepGriffonia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia PlantPart: seed)100 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:214855
- Approved ScienceAcid Reflux Support100 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:319710
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- Basic Vitamins5-HTP 100 mg100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:292239
- BeastSleep Formula50 mgper 1 Vegetable Capsule(s)DSLD:277647
- Biotics Research Corporation5-HTP50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:21397
- Biotics Research CorporationNeuro-5-HTP Plus50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:22112
- BrainMDSerotonin Mood Support100 mgper 4 Capsule(s)DSLD:339536
- Bright BrainChill + Relax50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:318241
- BulkSupplements.com5-HTP Capsules 200 mg200 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:329637
- BulkSupplements.com5-HTP Capsules 400mg400 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:329640
- BulkSupplements.com5-HTP Powder 200 mg200 mgper 200 mgDSLD:329624
- BulkSupplements.com5-HTP Powder 200 mg200 mgper 200 mgDSLD:329625
- BulkSupplements.com5-HTP Powder 200 mg200 mgper 200 mgDSLD:329626
- BulkSupplements.com5-HTP Powder 200 mg200 mgper 200 mgDSLD:329628
- CLEARSTEMMind Body Skin150 mgper 3 Capsule(s)DSLD:320390
- DC5-HTPGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:245002
- DC5-HTPGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:266891
- DC5-HTPGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:266895
- DC5-HTPGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:266898
- DC5-HTPGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:266901
- DC5-HTPGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:266917
- DC5-HTP 100Griffonia simplicifolia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia PlantPart: seed Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia) (Alt. Name: 5-HTP)100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:265564
- DC5-HTP 100Griffonia simplicifolia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia PlantPart: seed Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia) (Alt. Name: 5-HTP)100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:265565
- Douglas Laboratories5-HTP50 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:232661
- Douglas Laboratories5-HTP Plus Formula75 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:232007
- Douglas LaboratoriesBrain Mood100 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:286487
- Douglas LaboratoriesSuper Hydroxy Max25 mgper 1 Tablet(s)DSLD:9912
- Douglas LaboratoriesUltra 5-HTP Formula125 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:10298
- Dr. Emil NutritionEz Doze Plus30 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:321805
- DrFormulasNatural Sleep Aid25 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:316624
- EASleep and Grow Sweet Tea100 mgper 8.8 Gram(s)DSLD:321439
- Elite Labs USAMetabolic Pre Tropical Raspberry1 mgper 6 Gram(s)DSLD:334439
- Esmond NaturalNew Mood Boost Capsule150 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:334333
- Everyday Health5-HTP 100 mg100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:306063
- Foster Regal5-HTP 100 mgGriffonia simplicifolia100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:296988
- Foster Regal5-HTP 50 mgGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:260216
- Foster Regal5-HTP 50 mgGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:261110
- Gaspari NutritionCytolean Night Time PM Formula25 mgper 3 Capsule(s)DSLD:322581
- Genestra Brands5HTP 100 mgGriffonia simplicifolia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia PlantPart: seed Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia)100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:231365
- Herbal NutritionSleep Formula50 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:317391
- ILN Iron Labs NutritionAnti-E Complex140 mgper 4 Capsule(s)DSLD:286928
- Integrative Therapeutics5-HTPGriffonia simplicifolia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia PlantPart: bean Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia) (Alt. Name: 5-HTP)50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:288679
- Integrative TherapeuticsEnd Fatigue Revitalizing Sleep FormulaGriffonia simplicifolia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia PlantPart: bean Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia) (Alt. Name: L-5-HTP)50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:76994
- Jacked FactoryLean PMGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract150 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:337384
- Jigsaw Health5-HTP w/SRTGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract PlantPart: seed Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia) (Alt. Name: L-5-HTP)100 mgper 1 Tablet(s)DSLD:240597
- Jigsaw Health5-HTP w/SRTGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract100 mgper 1 Tablet(s)DSLD:270381
- Lake Avenue Nutrition5-HTP with Vitamin B6 & Vitamin CGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:299318
- Logos NutritionalsAnxietame25 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:335697
- Logos NutritionalsSleep Advance50 mgper 1 Vegetable Capsule(s)DSLD:335733
- Medterra HEMPHemp Gummies Sleep Tight 50 mg Strawberry10 mgper 1 Gummy(ies)DSLD:273568
- Metabolic MaintenanceSpectrum Awakening50 mgper 1.15 Gram(s)DSLD:321279
- MetagenicsSeroSyn100 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:216270
- MetagenicsSeroSyn100 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:267377
- MetagenicsSeroSyn100 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:295858
- MetagenicsSomnolinGriffonia simplicifolia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia) (Alt. Name: L-5-HTP) PlantPart: seed200 mgper 2 Tablet(s)DSLD:27873
- MetagenicsSomnolinGriffonia simplicifolia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia) (Alt. Name: L-5-HTP) PlantPart: seed200 mgper 2 Tablet(s)DSLD:27874
- Micro Ingredients5-HTP Griffonia Seed Extract 200 mgGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract200 mgper 200 mgDSLD:256748
- Moss Nutrition5-HTP Select50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:306478
- Moss NutritionAminoSelect20 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:306480
- Moss NutritionSleep Select50 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:329183
- MRMStress AdaptogensGriffonia simplicifolia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia PlantPart: seed Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia)50 mgper 1 Vegan Capsule(s)DSLD:179256
- MRM Nutrition5-HTP 100 mgGriffonia simplicifolia100 mgper 1 Vegan Capsule(s)DSLD:319051
- MRM Nutrition5-HTP 100 mgGriffonia simplicifolia100 mgper 1 Vegan Capsule(s)DSLD:319052
- MRM Nutrition5-HTP 50 mgGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Vegan Capsule(s)DSLD:319053
- MRM NutritionRelax-ALL SleepGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 2 Vegan Capsule(s)DSLD:305119
- N2G Nutrition2GoThermo Plus25 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:317707
- Natrol5-HTP PlusGriffonia simplicifolia100 mgper 1 Tablet(s)DSLD:260264
- Nature's Harmony5-HTP 50 mgGriffonia simplicifolia · L-5-HTP (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia PlantPart: seed Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia)50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:21680
- Nature's Way5-HTPGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract100 mgper 1 Tablet(s)DSLD:327852
- Nature's Way5-HTPGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract100 mgper 1 Tablet(s)DSLD:332135
- Nature's WayMood Aid With 5-HTP & St. John's Wort3 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:40662
- NatureWise5-HTP Plus+ 200 mgGriffonia simplicifolia200 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:332802
- Neurobiologix5-HTP 50 mgGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:327654
- NFH5-HTP SAP 100 mg100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:275878
- NFH5-HTP SAP 50 mg50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:273232
- NutriCology5-HTP 100 mg100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:258426
- NutriCology5-HTP 50 mg50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:235351
- NutriCologyFree Aminos20 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:258574
- NutriCologySeratonin400 mgper 3 Capsule(s)DSLD:258715
- NutriCologyZenMind Nighttime with P5P and 5-HTP100 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:258879
- OnnitNew Mood150 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:288625
- Orzax5-HTP Complex100 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:310477
- Pharmaxa LabsSomulinGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract45 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:306940
- Priority One Nutritional Supplements5-Hydroxy GabaGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract · 98% Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract15 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:277330
- Priority One Nutritional Supplements5-Hydroxy GabaGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract · 98% Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract15 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:277331
- Priority One Nutritional SupplementsAnxiety BalanceGriffonia simplicifolia seed extract · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract PlantPart: seed Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia Note: 98%) (Alt. Name: L-5-HTP)75 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:277337
- Priority One Nutritional SupplementsAnxiety BalanceGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract · extract 98%75 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:277338
- Priority One Nutritional SupplementsR.E.M.Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract · 98%30 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:310779
- Priority One Nutritional SupplementsSIBO-MMCGriffonia simplicifolia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia PlantPart: seed Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia) Note: 98%75 mgper 3 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:236878
- Priority One Nutritional SupplementsW.L. EnergizerGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract · 98%51 mgper 3 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:277428
- ProceraSleep100 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:317410
- Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories5-Hydroxy L-Tryptophan100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:261310
- PsychedelicFunctional Microdose Peach + Orange + Ginger Flavor50 mgper 74 mLDSLD:305001
- PsychedelicFunctional Microdose Ume + Sakura Flavor50 mgper 74 mLDSLD:305002
- Pure EncapsulationsCarbCrave Complex50 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:293928
- Pure EncapsulationsSeroPlus100 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:299753
- Pure Naturals5-HTP Pure 100 mgGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract200 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:323829
- Pure Nootropics5-HTP 100 mgGriffonia simplicifolia Extract100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:316477
- PureMax Labs YummyViteNatural Calm Sleep Formula50 mgper 1 Vegetable Capsule(s)DSLD:318900
- Quality Of LifePureBalance SeratoninGriffonia simplicifolia33 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:299346
- Redd RemediesAt EaseGriffonia simplicifolia · L-5 Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia PlantPart: seed Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia) (Alt. Name: 5-HTP)25 mgper 2 Tablet(s)DSLD:56014
- Redd RemediesAt Ease PMGriffonia simplicifolia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia PlantPart: seed Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia) (Alt. Name: 5-HTP)50 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:55972
- Redd RemediesAt Ease PMGriffonia simplicifolia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia PlantPart: seed Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia) (Alt. Name: 5-HTP)50 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:56005
- Redd RemediesIn JoyGriffonia simplicifolia · L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Form: from Griffonia simplicifolia PlantPart: seed Genus: Griffonia Species: simplicifolia) (Alt. Name: 5-HTP)150 mgper 2 Enteric Coated Tablet(s)DSLD:56043
- Renew LifeSmokers Cleanse 3Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract10 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:180793
- Renue By ScienceLipo 5-HTP75 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:318989
- Renue By ScienceRestore PMliposomal100 mgper 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:319008
- Shaklee Multi-TaskersRest & Rewind Mint Tea100 mgper 1.31 Gram(s)DSLD:334699
- Signature SupplementsMood Boost75 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:338848
- Solaray5-HTP 50 mgGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract50 mgper 1 VegCap(s)DSLD:338379
- SpringboardCereVive Jr. Berry50 mgper 7.5 mLDSLD:305249
- SuperSmartAppetite Control FormulaGriffonia simplicifolia Extract50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:332333
- SuperSmartMetadrine50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:332397
- Swanson5-HTP & MelatoninGriffonia simplicifolia seed extract50 mgper 1 Veggie Capsule(s)DSLD:308442
- Swanson5-HTP 50 mgGriffonia simplicifolia seed extract50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:308441
- The Vitamin Shoppe5-HTP With Vitamin B6 50 mgGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:79786
- The Vitamin Shoppe5-HTP With Vitamin B6 50 mgGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:79806
- The Vitamin ShoppeRelora CalmGriffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract75 mgper 1 Vegetable Capsule(s)DSLD:213756
- Vera's Formulations5-HTP100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:256590
- Vera's FormulationsUpLift Pro5 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:256597
- Vita+Apps By VFor Mood With 5-HTP & Vitamin B6Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract100 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:56340
- Vital Nutrients5HTP 100 mg100 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:304932
- Vital Nutrients5HTP 50 mg100 mgper 2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)DSLD:305256
- Viva VitaminsSleep-EzeGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 2 Tablet(s)DSLD:316317
- Wonder Laboratories5-HTP Natural Griffonia Seed ExtractGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:214656
- Wonder Laboratories5-HTP Natural Griffonia Seed ExtractGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:214659
- Wonder Laboratories5-HTP Natural Griffonia Seed ExtractGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:262177
- Wonder Laboratories5-HTP Natural Griffonia Seed ExtractGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:262178
- Wonder Laboratories5-HTP Natural Griffonia Seed ExtractGriffonia simplicifolia50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:262180
- XYMOGENMood Food50 mgper 1 Capsule(s)DSLD:303759
- XYMOGENMood Food ES100 mgper 2 Capsule(s)DSLD:335503
- youtheorySleep100 mgper 4.34 Gram(s)DSLD:257015
- youtheorySleep Nighttime Powder100 mgper 5.73 Gram(s)DSLD:271978
- youtheorySleep Nighttime Powder100 mgper 5.73 Gram(s)DSLD:272057
- youtheorySleep Nighttime Powder100 mgper 5.73 Gram(s)DSLD:69102
Label record: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements · CC0
Registered, and not reported
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Intervention
- 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan
- Status
- Completed, terminated or suspended
- Results posted
- No
Trials without posted results
1 trial
1 registered trial without posted results
0 past the window1 within it, or no actual date
- NCT07190989completed2025-10-26a government body
Papers screened
497 papers
- Compound
- 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan
- Screened
- 497
- Admitted
- 6
- Discarded
- 473
- Not read
- 18
- Showing
- 200 of 497
Produced a finding6 papers
and 6 more.
Discarded: the wrong intervention374 papers
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and 362 more.
Discarded: not retrievable40 papers
- PMID:15899988no PMID parsed, abstract under 200 characters, or no record returned by efetch2026-10-12
- PMID:16837875no PMID parsed, abstract under 200 characters, or no record returned by efetch2026-10-12
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- PMID:302149no PMID parsed, abstract under 200 characters, or no record returned by efetch2026-10-04
- PMID:14133817no PMID parsed, abstract under 200 characters, or no record returned by efetch2026-09-29
and 28 more.
Discarded: an endpoint this vocabulary does not hold27 papers
- PMID:3312397no claim extracted — no_outcome_node — measured: anxiety symptom score on SCL-90 and STAI State Scale | anxiety symptoms on SCL-90 and Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory State Scale2026-10-11
- PMID:7690583no claim extracted — no_outcome_node — measured: plasma aldosterone concentration after intravenous infusion | plasma aldosterone concentration2026-10-11
- PMID:8287650no claim extracted — no_outcome_node — measured: plasma aldosterone concentration after intravenous infusion | plasma aldosterone concentration2026-10-11
- PMID:8444719no claim extracted — no_outcome_node — measured: cough reflex response to chloride-deficient solution challenge and capsaicin challenge | cough reflex response to chloride-deficient solution and to capsaicin challenge2026-10-11
and 23 more.
Discarded: no extractable result18 papers
- PMID:1909444no claim extracted — no_quantitative_result2026-10-11
- PMID:31504850no claim extracted — direction_not_in_words2026-10-11
and 16 more.
Discarded: another reason, stated per paper9 papers
- PMID:1424429no claim extracted — cause not determined (one pass only) — measured: alcohol abstinence at 1 year in patients with alcoholism2026-10-11
- PMID:2193835no claim extracted — cause not determined (one pass only) — measured: fibromyalgia clinical parameters (instruments not named in the abstract)2026-10-11
- PMID:2474017no claim extracted — cause not determined (one pass only) — measured: serum prolactin concentration; plasma and 24 h urinary aldosterone2026-10-11
- PMID:27022227no claim extracted — subject_absent — DOSED: serotonin (5-HT) signaling pathway in IBS-D and UC patients; abstract mislabels 5-HT as 5-hydroxytryptophan; no 5-HTP measured or given | 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin, written 5-HT) signalling pathway in IBS-D and ulcerative colitis; 5-hydroxytryptophan is not measured or dosed (title abbreviation only)2026-10-11
- NCT02967354design×1 — allocation NON_RANDOMIZED -- not randomised2026-09-29
and 4 more.
Discarded: no comparator5 papers
- PMID:1384305no claim extracted — within_arm_only2026-10-11
and 4 more.
Not read yet18 papers
- PMID:113868542026-09-29
- PMID:145601722026-09-29
- PMID:171909552026-09-29
- PMID:176939832026-09-29
- PMID:183322532026-09-29
- PMID:223817802026-09-29
- PMID:248480672026-09-29
- PMID:39336012026-09-29
- PMID:75998222026-09-29
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Measured, not recorded
- Compound
- 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan
- Endpoints measured
- 194 endpoints
- Recorded as a finding
- No
Show what was measured
EEG alterations following exogenous 5-HT/5-HTP administration
Successful acupuncture produces EEG-alterations especially in younger patients as seen after exogene administration of 5-HT respectively 5-HTP i.v.
PMID:1085345 · one of two readings recorded this
EEG alterations following exogenous administration of 5-HT and 5-HTP
Successful acupuncture produces EEG-alterations especially in younger patients as seen after exogene administration of 5-HT respectively 5-HTP i.v.
PMID:1085345 · one of two readings recorded this
frequency of occurrence and amplitude of intention myoclonus
decreases, decreased the frequency of occurrence and amplitude of intention myoclonus in two patients with posthypoxic intention myoclonus and in one with idiopathic myoclonus, n = 3
This treatment (1) decreased the frequency of occurrence and amplitude of intention myoclonus in two patients with posthypoxic intention myoclonus and in one with idiopathic myoclonus.
PMID:1086988 · both readings recorded this
frequency of occurrence and amplitude of myoclonus
increases, increased the frequency of occurrence and amplitude of myoclonus in two patients with lipid storage disease, one with myoclonic epilepsy, and one additional patient with idiopathic myoclonus, n = 4
This treatment (3) increased the frequency of occurrence and amplitude of myoclonus in two patients with lipid storage disease, one with myoclonic epilepsy, and in an additional patient with idiopathic myoclonus.
PMID:1086988 · one of two readings recorded this
depression alleviation, pooled odds ratio combining a 5-HT and a tryptophan study
increases, Peto OR = 4.1, 95% CI = 1.3-13.2, n = 64
These studies suggest 5-HT and L-tryptophan are better than placebo at alleviating depression (Peto OR = 4.1, 95% CI = 1.3-13.2).
PMID:12169147 · one of two readings recorded this
depression response to serotonergic precursor treatment (pooled odds ratio)
increases, Peto OR = 4.1, 95% CI = 1.3-13.2, n = 64
Not recorded as a finding: the supporting sentence never names the compound
These studies suggest 5-HT and L-tryptophan are better than placebo at alleviating depression (Peto OR = 4.1, 95% CI = 1.3-13.2).
PMID:12169147 · one of two readings recorded this
Body weight loss, first 6-wk period without diet
decreases, n = 20
Significant weight loss was observed in 5-HTP-treated patients during both periods
PMID:1384305 · one of two readings recorded this
Body weight loss, second 6-wk period with diet
decreases, n = 20
Significant weight loss was observed in 5-HTP-treated patients during both periods
PMID:1384305 · one of two readings recorded this
Carbohydrate intake
decreases, n = 20
A reduction in carbohydrate intake and a consistent presence of early satiety were also found
PMID:1384305 · one of two readings recorded this
Early satiety
increases, n = 20
A reduction in carbohydrate intake and a consistent presence of early satiety were also found
PMID:1384305 · one of two readings recorded this
weight loss in obese patients on oral 5-HTP 900 mg/d versus placebo, over two 6-week periods
decreases, significant weight loss in 5-HTP-treated patients during both periods, n = 20
Not recorded as a finding: the result compares a group with itself, not with a control
Significant weight loss was observed in 5-HTP-treated patients during both periods.
PMID:1384305 · one of two readings recorded this
weight loss in obese patients over two 6-week periods; carbohydrate intake; early satiety
decreases, significant weight loss in 5-HTP-treated patients in both periods
Not recorded as a finding: the result compares a group with itself, not with a control
Significant weight loss was observed in 5-HTP-treated patients during both periods.
PMID:1384305 · one of two readings recorded this
Maintenance of abstinence by treatment condition
no effect, n = 31
there was no significant effect of the treatment condition on maintenance of abstinence
PMID:1424429 · one of two readings recorded this
Maintenance of abstinence from alcohol for 1 year (all patients entering analysis)
n = 31
Eight of 31 patients who entered the analysis remained abstinent from alcohol for 1 year
PMID:1424429 · one of two readings recorded this
maintenance of abstinence from alcohol over 1 year in patients with alcoholism
no effect, no significant effect of the treatment condition on maintenance of abstinence, n = 31
Not recorded as a finding: the intervention held more than the compound
Eight of 31 patients who entered the analysis remained abstinent from alcohol for 1 year; however, there was no significant effect of the treatment condition on maintenance of abstinence.
PMID:1424429 · one of two readings recorded this
maintenance of abstinence from alcohol over 1 year
no effect
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
Eight of 31 patients who entered the analysis remained abstinent from alcohol for 1 year; however, there was no significant effect of the treatment condition on maintenance of abstinence.
PMID:1424429 · one of two readings recorded this
occurrence of toxicity/adverse events with 5-HTP dietary supplement use
no effect
However, no definitive cases of toxicity have emerged despite the worldwide usage of 5-HTP for last 20 years, with the possible exception of one unresolved case of a Canadian woman.
PMID:15068828 · one of two readings recorded this
presence of toxic contaminants in commercial 5-HTP preparations
no effect
Extensive analyses of several sources of 5-HTP have shown no toxic contaminants similar to those associated with L-Trp, nor the presence of any other significant impurities.
PMID:15068828 · one of two readings recorded this
melanin formation from 5-hydroxytryptophan oxidative polymerization
increases
We observed that both enzymes converted this substrate to melanin and that peroxidase, in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, was much more effective than tyrosinase in catalysing the oxidative polymerization of 5-hydroxytryptophan, with the formation of insoluble black melanin-like pigments.
PMID:15206795 · one of two readings recorded this
melanin pigment formation from 5-hydroxytryptophan oxidation
increases
We observed that both enzymes converted this substrate to melanin and that peroxidase, in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, was much more effective than tyrosinase in catalysing the oxidative polymerization of 5-hydroxytryptophan, with the formation of insoluble black melanin-like pigments.
PMID:15206795 · one of two readings recorded this
24-hour urinary 5-HIAA excretion
increases, 204 micromol/day vs 18 micromol/day, p = 0.017
Median (range) urinary 5-HIAA excretion was 204 micromol/day (22 micromol/day to 459 micromol/day) during 5-HTP intake, compared with 18 micromol/day (12 micromol/day to 36 micromol/day) during placebo intake (P=0.017).
PMID:18209781 · one of two readings recorded this
serum chromogranin A concentration
no effect
Not recorded as a finding: no matching outcome node for serum chromogranin A
5-HTP did not affect clinical symptoms or serum CgA levels.
PMID:18209781 · one of two readings recorded this
serum chromogranin A
no effect
5-HTP did not affect clinical symptoms or serum CgA levels.
PMID:18209781 · one of two readings recorded this
hot flash frequency, electronic humidity-based recorder
no effect
There were no significant effects whatsoever from the analysis of hot flash frequencies (Table 2).
PMID:20031347 · one of two readings recorded this
hot flash frequency (episodes per 24 hours) by electronic humidity-based recorder
no effect
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
There were no significant effects whatsoever from the analysis of hot flash frequencies (Table 2).
PMID:20031347 · one of two readings recorded this
All clinical parameters studied (fibromyalgia)
increases, n = 50
All the clinical parameters studied were significantly improved by treatment with 5-HTP and only mild and transient side-effects were reported
PMID:2193835 · one of two readings recorded this
clinical parameters of primary fibromyalgia syndrome (unnamed in abstract)
increases, all clinical parameters significantly improved, no figures
Not recorded as a finding: no estimate is reported anywhere
All the clinical parameters studied were significantly improved by treatment with 5-HTP and only mild and transient side-effects were reported.
PMID:2193835 · one of two readings recorded this
unnamed clinical parameters of primary fibromyalgia syndrome, 5-HTP versus placebo; no instrument named in the abstract
increases, all clinical parameters studied significantly improved, n = 50
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
All the clinical parameters studied were significantly improved by treatment with 5-HTP and only mild and transient side-effects were reported.
PMID:2193835 · one of two readings recorded this
REM sleep fragmentation and baseline REM efficiency in abstinent alcoholics given oral 5-HTP loading
decreases, decreased fragmentation was found in the majority of subjects, with more improvement in those with lower baseline REM efficiency
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
Decreased fragmentation was found in the majority of subjects, and those subjects with low baseline REM efficiency (i.e., greater fragmentation) showed more improvement from the drug than did subjects who were less impaired initially.
PMID:233794 · one of two readings recorded this
REM sleep fragmentation and baseline REM efficiency
decreases, decreased fragmentation was found in the majority of subjects, and those with low baseline REM efficiency showed more improvement from the drug than those less impaired initially
Decreased fragmentation was found in the majority of subjects, and those subjects with low baseline REM efficiency (i.e., greater fragmentation) showed more improvement from the drug than did subjects who were less impaired initially.
PMID:233794 · one of two readings recorded this
REM sleep fragmentation (REM efficiency)
decreases, decreased fragmentation in the majority of subjects; greater improvement in subjects with lower baseline REM efficiency
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
Decreased fragmentation was found in the majority of subjects, and those subjects with low baseline REM efficiency (i.e., greater fragmentation) showed more improvement from the drug than did subjects who were less impaired initially.
PMID:233794 · one of two readings recorded this
Plasma aldosterone
no effect
mean (SD) aldosterone (ng/dl) at 8 h after dosing was 12.0 +/- 5.1 and 12.0 +/- 3.8 after placebo (NS)
PMID:2474017 · one of two readings recorded this
serum prolactin concentration and plasma and urinary aldosterone after oral L-5-HTP 100 mg qid with carbidopa 50 mg qid versus matching placebos, on background dexamethasone
increases, prolactin at 8 h 19.8 +/- 6.3 ng/ml after L5HTP/C versus 12.0 +/- 3.1 after placebo; aldosterone not different, n = 8
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
Serum prolactin concentration increased in all subjects after L5HTP/C in comparison to placebo, mean (SD) prolactin (ng/ml) at 8 h after dosing was 19.8 +/- 6.3 after L5HTP/C and 12.0 +/- 3.1 after placebo (p less than 0.05).
PMID:2474017 · one of two readings recorded this
serum prolactin; plasma and urinary aldosterone after repeated oral doses
increases, prolactin at 8 h 19.8 +/- 6.3 after L5HTP/C vs 12.0 +/- 3.1 after placebo
Not recorded as a finding: the intervention held more than the compound
Serum prolactin concentration increased in all subjects after L5HTP/C in comparison to placebo, mean (SD) prolactin (ng/ml) at 8 h after dosing was 19.8 +/- 6.3 after L5HTP/C and 12.0 +/- 3.1 after placebo (p less than 0.05).
PMID:2474017 · one of two readings recorded this
Serum prolactin
increases, p = 0.05
mean (SD) prolactin (ng/ml) at 8 h after dosing was 19.8 +/- 6.3 after L5HTP/C and 12.0 +/- 3.1 after placebo (p less than 0.05)
PMID:2474017 · one of two readings recorded this
Urinary aldosterone excretion
no effect
7.0 +/- 4.4, 49.3 +/- 30.6, 30.1 +/- 11.2, after L5HTP/C and 7.4 +/- 5.8, 59.7 +/- 23.9, 33.3 +/- 7.4 after placebo (NS)
PMID:2474017 · one of two readings recorded this
Urinary potassium excretion
no effect
7.0 +/- 4.4, 49.3 +/- 30.6, 30.1 +/- 11.2, after L5HTP/C and 7.4 +/- 5.8, 59.7 +/- 23.9, 33.3 +/- 7.4 after placebo (NS)
PMID:2474017 · one of two readings recorded this
Urinary sodium excretion
no effect
7.0 +/- 4.4, 49.3 +/- 30.6, 30.1 +/- 11.2, after L5HTP/C and 7.4 +/- 5.8, 59.7 +/- 23.9, 33.3 +/- 7.4 after placebo (NS)
PMID:2474017 · one of two readings recorded this
5-HT3R and 5-HT5R expression in colonic mucosa
increases
the plasma 5-HT levels, 5-HIAA concentrations, TPH1 expression in the colonic mucosa, and 5-HT3R and 5-HT5R expression were increased in both the IBS-D and the UC remission groups
PMID:27022227 · one of two readings recorded this
5-HT7R expression in colonic mucosa
no effect
no increases were observed with respect to 5-HT7R expression
PMID:27022227 · one of two readings recorded this
Anorectal relaxation pressure
increases
these groups exhibited significantly increased anorectal relaxation pressure
PMID:27022227 · one of two readings recorded this
Initial perception, defecating and pain thresholds (rectal visceral sensitivity)
decreases
the UC remission and IBS-D groups showed a decrease in the initial perception threshold, defecating threshold and pain threshold
PMID:27022227 · one of two readings recorded this
Pain threshold and colonic 5-HT7R expression, IBS-D versus UC remission
modulates
However, the pain threshold and 5-HT7R expression in the colonic mucosa were significantly different between these groups
PMID:27022227 · one of two readings recorded this
Plasma 5-HIAA concentration
increases
the plasma 5-HT levels, 5-HIAA concentrations, TPH1 expression in the colonic mucosa, and 5-HT3R and 5-HT5R expression were increased in both the IBS-D and the UC remission groups
PMID:27022227 · one of two readings recorded this
Plasma 5-HT level
increases
the plasma 5-HT levels, 5-HIAA concentrations, TPH1 expression in the colonic mucosa, and 5-HT3R and 5-HT5R expression were increased in both the IBS-D and the UC remission groups
PMID:27022227 · one of two readings recorded this
TPH1 expression in colonic mucosa
increases
the plasma 5-HT levels, 5-HIAA concentrations, TPH1 expression in the colonic mucosa, and 5-HT3R and 5-HT5R expression were increased in both the IBS-D and the UC remission groups
PMID:27022227 · one of two readings recorded this
brain 5-HTExt elevation beyond SSRI monotherapy effect in mice
increases
Adjunctive 5-HTP SR augmented the 5-HTExt-elevation induced by chronic SSRI, by 100 % in wildtype mice and by 800 % in mice with naturalistic 5-HT deficiency, respectively.
PMID:27692695 · one of two readings recorded this
cortisol rise as a peripheral biomarker of brain extracellular serotonin (5-HTExt) elevation
increases
Similarly, in human healthy volunteers, Lowe et al. found that oral 200 mg 5-HTP or an SSRI elevated cortisol by 35 % and 100 %, respectively.
PMID:27692695 · one of two readings recorded this
central and enteric neuron serotonin (5-HT) levels
increases
Administration of 5-HTP SR to adult TPH2-R439H mice restored 5-HT to enteric neurons and reversed these abnormalities.
PMID:31071306 · one of two readings recorded this
colonic migrating motor complex (CMMC) measures and enteric epithelial growth
increases
Intestinal tissue from these mice had normal measures of CMMCs and enteric epithelial growth
PMID:31071306 · one of two readings recorded this
depressive-like behaviors in TPH2-R439H mice
decreases
Not recorded as a finding: no outcome node for rodent depressive-like-behaviour assays
Feeding chow that contains 5-HTP slow release (5-HTP SR) to TPH2-R439H mice restores levels of 5-HT in the central nervous system and reduces depressive-like behaviors.
PMID:31071306 · one of two readings recorded this
depressive-like behaviors
decreases
Feeding chow that contains 5-HTP slow release (5-HTP SR) to TPH2-R439H mice restores levels of 5-HT in the central nervous system and reduces depressive-like behaviors.
PMID:31071306 · one of two readings recorded this
enteric neuron 5-HT content
increases
Administration of 5-HTP SR to adult TPH2-R439H mice restored 5-HT to enteric neurons and reversed these abnormalities.
PMID:31071306 · one of two readings recorded this
total gastrointestinal transit and colonic motility in TPH2-R439H mice
increases
Not recorded as a finding: no outcome node matching rodent GI transit/colonic motility measures
Adult TPH2-R439H mice given oral 5-HTP SR had normalized numbers of enteric neurons, total GI transit, and colonic motility.
PMID:31071306 · one of two readings recorded this
total gastrointestinal transit and colonic motility
increases
Adult TPH2-R439H mice given oral 5-HTP SR had normalized numbers of enteric neurons, total GI transit, and colonic motility.
PMID:31071306 · one of two readings recorded this
total gastrointestinal transit and propulsive colorectal motility
increases
Adult TPH2-R439H mice given oral 5-HTP SR had normalized numbers of enteric neurons, total GI transit, and colonic motility.
PMID:31071306 · one of two readings recorded this
total gastrointestinal transit, gastric emptying, small intestinal transit and colonic motility (colonic migrating motor complexes) in a TPH2-R439H mouse model of depression
increases
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
Administration of 5-HTP SR to adult TPH2-R439H mice restored 5-HT to enteric neurons and reversed these abnormalities.
PMID:31071306 · one of two readings recorded this
plasma 5-hydroxytryptophan concentration (two-compartment pharmacokinetic model: half-life, Vc, clearance)
half-life about 6 hours; Vc 0.336 L/kg +/- 0.059 S.D.; plasma clearance 0.105 L/hr/kg +/- 0.015 S.D., n = 5
The biological half-life of 5-hydroxytryptophan under the experimental conditions was thus about 6 hours.
PMID:311987 · one of two readings recorded this
plasma 5-hydroxytryptophan pharmacokinetics (bi-exponential disposition, half-life, Vc, clearance)
biological half-life about 6 hours; Vc 0.336 l/kg +/- 0.059 S.D.; plasma clearance 0.105 l/hr/kg +/- 0.015 S.D.; alpha 1.433 hr-1, beta 0.113 hr-1, n = 5
The biological half-life of 5-hydroxytryptophan under the experimental conditions was thus about 6 hours.
PMID:311987 · one of two readings recorded this
plasma 5-hydroxytryptophan pharmacokinetics (biological half-life, apparent volume of the central compartment, plasma clearance) after intravenous administration
biological half-life of 5-hydroxytryptophan was about 6 hours, n = 5
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
The biological half-life of 5-hydroxytryptophan under the experimental conditions was thus about 6 hours.
PMID:311987 · one of two readings recorded this
predicted vs measured plasma concentration during continuous infusion
no effect, measured plasma concentrations deviated by less than 10 percent from predicted values
Measured plasma concentrations of 5-hydroxytryptophan during infusion deviated by less than 10 per cent from the predicted values.
PMID:311987 · one of two readings recorded this
tolerability of continuous intravenous 5-hydroxytryptophan infusion
infusions stopped in 4 of the experiments due to nausea and vomiting after total doses of 36-128 mg, n = 4
However, the infusions had to be stopped in four of the experiments because the patients became nauseated and vomited after total doses of only 36--128 mg.
PMID:311987 · one of two readings recorded this
tolerability of continuous intravenous infusion (nausea, vomiting)
increases, infusions stopped in four of the experiments after total doses of 36-128 mg due to nausea and vomiting
However, the infusions had to be stopped in four of the experiments because the patients became nauseated and vomited after total doses of only 36--128 mg.
PMID:311987 · one of two readings recorded this
Depression remission rate
decreases
a depression remission rate of 0.65 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.55-0.78; remission rate [k] = 13)
PMID:31504850 · one of two readings recorded this
Depression questionnaire scores (pooled)
decreases
a large Hedges' g (1.11; 95%CI, 0.53-1.69)
PMID:31504850 · one of two readings recorded this
depression remission rate and questionnaire Hedges' g, pooled across 13/7 studies
increases, 0.65 (95% CI, 0.55-0.78)
Not recorded as a finding: the comparison was against another active treatment
Analyses revealed a depression remission rate of 0.65 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.55-0.78; remission rate [k] = 13), and this was confirmed by the questionnaire results, which revealed a large Hedges' g (1.11; 95%CI, 0.53-1.69).
PMID:31504850 · one of two readings recorded this
depression remission rate, pooled across questionnaires in depressed patients
pooled remission rate 0.65 (95% CI 0.55-0.78); Hedges' g 1.11 (95%CI 0.53-1.69)
Not recorded as a finding: the direction is carried only as a signed number
Analyses revealed a depression remission rate of 0.65 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.55-0.78; remission rate [k] = 13), and this was confirmed by the questionnaire results, which revealed a large Hedges' g (1.11; 95%CI, 0.53-1.69).
PMID:31504850 · one of two readings recorded this
depression remission rate, pooled proportion across 5-hydroxytryptophan studies; questionnaire depression scores as Hedges' g (scale not named)
pooled remission rate 0.65 (95% CI 0.55-0.78); Hedges' g 1.11 (95% CI 0.53-1.69)
Not recorded as a finding: the direction is carried only as a signed number
Analyses revealed a depression remission rate of 0.65 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.55-0.78; remission rate [k] = 13), and this was confirmed by the questionnaire results, which revealed a large Hedges' g (1.11; 95%CI, 0.53-1.69).
PMID:31504850 · one of two readings recorded this
depression remission rate (pooled proportion)
increases, 0.65 (95% CI, 0.55-0.78)
Analyses revealed a depression remission rate of 0.65 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.55-0.78; remission rate [k] = 13), and this was confirmed by the questionnaire results, which revealed a large Hedges' g (1.11; 95%CI, 0.53-1.69).
PMID:31504850 · one of two readings recorded this
Apathy Scale (AS) score
no effect
No effect of 5-HTP was seen on apathy symptoms assessed by the AS.
PMID:32067288 · one of two readings recorded this
apathy symptoms, Apathy Scale (AS)
no effect
Not recorded as a finding: no matching outcome node for the Apathy Scale
No effect of 5-HTP was seen on apathy symptoms assessed by the AS.
PMID:32067288 · one of two readings recorded this
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) score
decreases
Repeated-measures analysis revealed a significant improvement of depressive symptoms during the 50-mg 5-HTP treatment compared with placebo as assessed by the HDRS.
PMID:32067288 · one of two readings recorded this
serum 5-HTP pharmacokinetics
unclear, CL/F 20.40 L/h
The typical value for clearance was 20.40 L h-1 and showed inter-study variability.
PMID:32168433 · one of two readings recorded this
serum and saliva cortisol response and PK/PD modeling of a 5-HTP challenge test
Not recorded as a finding: the intervention held more than the compound
The combination of 5‐HTP (200 mg), CBD (100 mg + 50 mg), and granisetron (2 mg) was orally administrated.
PMID:32168433 · one of two readings recorded this
serum and saliva cortisol response to the 5-HTP challenge
increases, slope 4.16 ng mL-1 h
A linear approximation model was applied to fit the 5‐HTP PD effect on cortisol data with a slope of 4.16 ng mL-1 h.
PMID:32168433 · one of two readings recorded this
Y-BOCS partial and complete treatment response rate
increases
5-Hydroxytryptophan augmentation therapy demonstrated higher partial and complete treatment response rate (P = 0.032 and P = 0.001, respectively) according to the Y-BOCS total scores.
PMID:32541380 · one of two readings recorded this
Y-BOCS total and obsession/compulsion subscale scores; partial and complete treatment response rate by Y-BOCS criteria
increases
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
5-Hydroxytryptophan augmentation therapy demonstrated higher partial and complete treatment response rate (P = 0.032 and P = 0.001, respectively) according to the Y-BOCS total scores.
PMID:32541380 · one of two readings recorded this
All rating scales
decreases
Clomipramine has shown to be effective in that it induced significant improvement on all rating scales as compared to placebo
PMID:3312397 · one of two readings recorded this
anxiety symptomatology on the 90-item symptoms checklist (SCL-90) and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory State Scale
decreases, moderate reduction of symptomatology
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
5-HTP showed a moderate reduction of the symptomatology on the 90-item symptoms checklist (SCL-90) and the State Scale of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.
PMID:3312397 · one of two readings recorded this
anxiety symptoms on the 90-item symptoms checklist (SCL-90) and the State Scale of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, 5-HTP versus placebo
decreases, moderate reduction of symptomatology, n = 45
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
5-HTP showed a moderate reduction of the symptomatology on the 90-item symptoms checklist (SCL-90) and the State Scale of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.
PMID:3312397 · one of two readings recorded this
Associated depressive symptomatology
no effect
Clomipramine and 5-HTP differed in their efficacy in that 5-HTP did not affect the associated depressive symptomatology
PMID:3312397 · one of two readings recorded this
State anxiety
decreases
5-HTP showed a moderate reduction of the symptomatology on the 90-item symptoms checklist (SCL-90) and the State Scale of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
PMID:3312397 · one of two readings recorded this
Symptomatology
decreases
5-HTP showed a moderate reduction of the symptomatology on the 90-item symptoms checklist (SCL-90) and the State Scale of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
PMID:3312397 · one of two readings recorded this
fibromyalgia clinical symptom severity in primary FM syndrome patients
increases, n = 50
The treatment with 5-HTP significantly improved all the clinical parameters studied in 50 patients with primary FM syndrome, with only mild and transient side effects reported.
PMID:33375373 · one of two readings recorded this
number of days with migraine headache
decreases
In another study, two weeks after treatment with 5-HTP, a significant decrease in the number of days with headache was observed.
PMID:33375373 · one of two readings recorded this
panic attack frequency and subjective anxiety in panic disorder patients
decreases
Nevertheless, in panic disorder patients, 5-HTP significantly reduced the reaction to the panic challenge, regarding number of panic attacks, panic symptom score, and subjective anxiety, when compared to placebo.
PMID:33375373 · one of two readings recorded this
plasma prolactin concentration
increases
Oral administration of 5-HTP significantly increases plasma human prolactin, suggesting that the serotonergic mechanism is involved in the regulation of prolactin secretion in humans.
PMID:33375373 · one of two readings recorded this
correlation of pancreas 11C-5-HTP uptake with HbA1c
The pancreas uptake of 11C-5-HTP correlated with the long-term metabolic control as estimated by HbA1c (P < 0.05).
PMID:33479059 · one of two readings recorded this
endocrine pancreas volume (11C-5-HTP PET uptake)
no effect, n = 16
Pancreas uptake of 11C-5-HTP (e.g., the volume of the endocrine pancreas) did not decrease from T1D diagnosis (0.23 ± 0.10 % of injected dose) to 24-month follow-up, 0.21 ± 0.14% of injected dose, and exhibited low interindividual changes.
PMID:33479059 · one of two readings recorded this
endocrine pancreas volume by 11C-5-HTP PET/MRI uptake, tracked longitudinally over 24 months after type 1 diabetes diagnosis
no effect, n = 16
Not recorded as a finding: the compound was a reagent, not an exposure
Pancreas uptake of 11C-5-HTP (e.g., the volume of the endocrine pancreas) did not decrease from T1D diagnosis (0.23 ± 0.10 % of injected dose) to 24-month follow-up, 0.21 ± 0.14% of injected dose, and exhibited low interindividual changes.
PMID:33479059 · one of two readings recorded this
pancreas 11C-5-HTP uptake (percent injected dose), as endocrine pancreas volume
no effect, n = 16
Pancreas uptake of 11C-5-HTP (e.g., the volume of the endocrine pancreas) did not decrease from T1D diagnosis (0.23 ± 0.10 % of injected dose) to 24-month follow-up, 0.21 ± 0.14% of injected dose, and exhibited low interindividual changes.
PMID:33479059 · one of two readings recorded this
pancreas perfusion
no effect, n = 16
Pancreas perfusion was unchanged from diagnosis to 24-month follow-up.
PMID:33479059 · one of two readings recorded this
pancreas volume by MRI
decreases, n = 16
Pancreas volume has a tendency to decrease from 50.2 ± 10.3 mL at T1D debut to 42.2 ± 14.6 mL after 24 months (P < 0.098).
PMID:33479059 · one of two readings recorded this
pancreatic endocrine volume via 11C-5-hydroxytryptophan PET tracer uptake (percent injected dose), longitudinally over 24 months after type 1 diabetes diagnosis
no effect, n = 16
Not recorded as a finding: the compound was a reagent, not an exposure
Pancreas uptake of 11C-5-HTP (e.g., the volume of the endocrine pancreas) did not decrease from T1D diagnosis (0.23 ± 0.10 % of injected dose) to 24-month follow-up, 0.21 ± 0.14% of injected dose, and exhibited low interindividual changes.
PMID:33479059 · one of two readings recorded this
fat mass (kg)
decreases, significant difference in change scores between groups, p = 0.048
Moreover, changes in fat mass were significantly different between the 5-HTP and placebo group (p = 0.048).
PMID:35583055 · one of two readings recorded this
lean body mass, total body water, percent body fat
no effect
Lean body mass, total body water, and % body fat did not change significantly in either group.
PMID:35583055 · one of two readings recorded this
antitumor effect / tumor growth in syngeneic mouse tumor models
decreases
In syngeneic mouse tumor models, treatment with 100 mg/kg L-5-HTP (intraperitoneal) inhibited PD-L1 expression and exhibited antitumor effect.
PMID:35728870 · one of two readings recorded this
antitumor effect / tumour growth in syngeneic mouse tumour models
decreases
Not recorded as a finding: no outcome node - mouse tumour-growth antitumor effect does not match tumour-response-rate, which requires clinical WHO/RECIST imaging criteria in patients
In syngeneic mouse tumor models, treatment with 100 mg/kg L-5-HTP (intraperitoneal) inhibited PD-L1 expression and exhibited antitumor effect.
PMID:35728870 · one of two readings recorded this
combined antitumor effect with PD-1 antibody
increases
Furthermore, L-5-HTP acted synergistically with PD-1 antibody to improve anticancer effect.
PMID:35728870 · one of two readings recorded this
granzyme B+ CD8+ activated cytotoxic T cell ratio
increases
L-5-HTP upregulated the ratio of granzyme B+ CD8+ activated cytotoxic T cells.
PMID:35728870 · one of two readings recorded this
PD-L1 surface expression (IFN-γ-induced) in tumor cells
decreases
L-5-HTP was found to suppress PD-L1 expression induced by interferon gamma (IFN-γ).
PMID:35728870 · one of two readings recorded this
PD-L1 surface expression (IFN-γ-induced)
decreases
L-5-hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP) was found to suppress PD-L1 expression induced by interferon gamma (IFN-γ).
PMID:35728870 · one of two readings recorded this
tumor growth / antitumor effect in syngeneic mouse models
decreases
In syngeneic mouse tumor models, treatment with 100 mg/kg L-5-HTP (intraperitoneal) inhibited PD-L1 expression and exhibited antitumor effect.
PMID:35728870 · one of two readings recorded this
bilateral hippocampal restricted diffusion (ischaemia) and antegrade/retrograde amnesia by MRI following accidental 5-HTP overdose
decreases, n = 1
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
Short and long-term memory improved sufficiently to return to work after two months.
PMID:35878559 · one of two readings recorded this
hippocampal diffusion MRI findings
n = 1
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain on day two revealed extensive symmetrical restricted diffusion bilaterally in the hippocampi, suggestive of ischaemia or seizure.
PMID:35878559 · one of two readings recorded this
hippocampal diffusion restriction on MRI and amnesia/confusion
decreases, n = 1
Short and long-term memory improved sufficiently to return to work after two months.
PMID:35878559 · one of two readings recorded this
hippocampal ischaemia on diffusion-weighted MRI and neurological/memory status following an accidental 5-HTP overdose
increases
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
Short and long-term memory improved sufficiently to return to work after two months.
PMID:35878559 · one of two readings recorded this
memory recovery over follow-up
increases, n = 1
Short and long-term memory improved sufficiently to return to work after two months.
PMID:35878559 · one of two readings recorded this
neurological status (amnesia, disorientation, confusion) following 5-HTP overdose
decreases, n = 1
After four hours he developed marked antegrade and retrograde amnesia, disorientation and confusion in the absence of loss of consciousness, seizure activity or features of serotonin toxicity.
PMID:35878559 · one of two readings recorded this
proportion of patients reaching a ≥20% reduction in fatigue VAS (fVAS), the trial's primary endpoint
no effect, 37.6% vs 35.6%, p = 0.83
Not recorded as a finding: no matching outcome node for a fVAS responder-proportion endpoint
The proportion of patients reaching ≥20% reduction in fVAS was similar in placebo- (37.6%) and 5-hydroxytryptophan (35.6%)-treated patients (P = .830).
PMID:35940251 · one of two readings recorded this
proportion reaching ≥20% reduction in fatigue VAS (fVAS), primary endpoint
no effect, 37.6% vs 35.6%, p = 0.83
The proportion of patients reaching ≥20% reduction in fVAS was similar in placebo- (37.6%) and 5-hydroxytryptophan (35.6%)-treated patients (P = .830).
PMID:35940251 · one of two readings recorded this
serum 5-hydroxytryptophan concentration
increases, estimated mean difference 52.66 ng/mL
During 5-hydroxytryptophan treatment, a significant increase in serum 5-hydroxytryptophan (estimated mean difference, 52.66 ng/mL; 95% confidence interval [CI], 39.34-65.98 ng/mL; P < .001) and serotonin (3.0 ng/mL; 95 CI, 1.97-4.03 ng/mL; P < .001) levels was observed compared with placebo.
PMID:35940251 · one of two readings recorded this
serum serotonin concentration
increases, 3.0 ng/mL
During 5-hydroxytryptophan treatment, a significant increase in serum 5-hydroxytryptophan (estimated mean difference, 52.66 ng/mL; 95% confidence interval [CI], 39.34-65.98 ng/mL; P < .001) and serotonin (3.0 ng/mL; 95 CI, 1.97-4.03 ng/mL; P < .001) levels was observed compared with placebo.
PMID:35940251 · one of two readings recorded this
regioselective hydroxylation of the tryptophan indole ring to hydroxytryptophan
increases
These enzymes utilize a histidine-ligated heme cofactor and molecular oxygen or hydrogen peroxide to catalyze regioselective hydroxylation on the tryptophan indole moiety, which is mechanistically distinct from their animal counterparts from the nonheme iron enzyme family.
PMID:37653171 · one of two readings recorded this
serial blood and urine 5-hydroxytryptophan and serotonin concentrations during haemodialysis treatment for 5-HTP toxicity in a dog
decreases
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
Clinical signs resolved completely within 12 h.
PMID:37659074 · one of two readings recorded this
serotonin syndrome clinical signs (altered mentation, ataxia) and time to resolution
decreases, n = 1
Clinical signs resolved completely within 12 h.
PMID:37659074 · one of two readings recorded this
serotonin syndrome clinical signs and haemodialysis clearance of 5-HTP/serotonin
decreases, n = 1
Clinical signs resolved completely within 12 h.
PMID:37659074 · one of two readings recorded this
plasma serotonin concentration during syncope
increases, p = 0.037
Notably, plasma serotonin levels significantly increased during syncope in patients with drug-free VVS (P=.037), and a greater change in serotonin correlated with a shorter time to syncope (R2=0.38; P=.015).
PMID:39313082 · one of two readings recorded this
plasma serotonin levels during syncope in drug-free VVS patients
increases, p = 0.037
Notably, plasma serotonin levels significantly increased during syncope in patients with drug-free VVS (P=.037), and a greater change in serotonin correlated with a shorter time to syncope (R2=0.38; P=.015).
PMID:39313082 · one of two readings recorded this
endogenous plasma 5-hydroxytryptophan, 5-HT and 5-HIAA by ELISA in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis versus normal BMD
increases, plasma 5-HTP, 5-HT and 5-HIAA elevated in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients, n = 287
Not recorded as a finding: the compound is what was measured, not what was given
Plasma levels of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), 5-HT, and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) were elevated in PMOP patients and showed correlations with bone turnover markers and BMD.
PMID:40530681 · one of two readings recorded this
Plasma 5-HT precursors and metabolites levels
increases
Elevated levels were particularly pronounced in women with ≥ 12 years since menopause (YSM), and were associated with a higher risk of developing PMOP
PMID:40530681 · one of two readings recorded this
Plasma 5-HTP, 5-HT and 5-HIAA levels
increases, n = 287
Plasma levels of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), 5-HT, and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) were elevated in PMOP patients and showed correlations with bone turnover markers and BMD
PMID:40530681 · one of two readings recorded this
plasma 5-hydroxytryptophan level by ELISA in postmenopausal women by osteoporosis status
increases, elevated in PMOP patients, correlated with bone turnover markers and BMD
Not recorded as a finding: the compound is what was measured, not what was given
Plasma levels of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), 5-HT, and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) were elevated in PMOP patients and showed correlations with bone turnover markers and BMD.
PMID:40530681 · one of two readings recorded this
Predictive value for PMOP of combined 5-HTP, 5-HT and 5-HIAA
increases
Combined analysis of the three biomarkers demonstrated greater predictive value than individual markers
PMID:40530681 · one of two readings recorded this
plasma amyloid beta 40 and 42, GABA
no effect
However, no effects were observed in the levels of plasma Aβ40, Aβ42, and GABA, or in the Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio.
PMID:40944161 · one of two readings recorded this
5-HTP secretion by enterochromaffin cells
increases
Combined with the results of cell experiments, it is shown that KXS can increase the secretion of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) by EC cells.
PMID:41161620 · one of two readings recorded this
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) secretion by enterochromaffin cells, quantified by UPLC-TQ-MS/MS, in a chronic-unpredictable-mild-stress rat model treated with Kai-Xin-San
increases
Not recorded as a finding: the compound is what was measured, not what was given
KXS can increase the secretion of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) by EC cells.
PMID:41161620 · one of two readings recorded this
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) secretion by enterochromaffin cells
increases
KXS can increase the secretion of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) by EC cells.
PMID:41161620 · one of two readings recorded this
5-hydroxytryptophan secretion by enterochromaffin cells as part of the tryptophan-5-HTP-5-HT pathway in a CUMS rat depression model
increases
Not recorded as a finding: the compound is what was measured, not what was given
Combined with the results of cell experiments, it is shown that KXS can increase the secretion of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) by EC cells.
PMID:41161620 · one of two readings recorded this
depressive symptoms via tryptophan-5-HTP-5-HT pathway
decreases
KXS may exert antidepressant effects by regulating the Trp -5-HTP-5-HT metabolic pathway in the body.
PMID:41161620 · one of two readings recorded this
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis hyperfunction and hippocampal brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression
decreases
Pharmacological results showed that KXS significantly improved hyperfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, improved damage of intestinal barrier and increased the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in hippocampus.
PMID:41161620 · one of two readings recorded this
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis hyperfunction and intestinal barrier damage
decreases
Pharmacological results showed that KXS significantly improved hyperfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, improved damage of intestinal barrier and increased the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in hippocampus.
PMID:41161620 · one of two readings recorded this
5-HTP consumption and TMAO production by gut bacteria
decreases
This intervention restored metabolic balance by reducing 5-HTP consumption and TMAO production and increasing butyrate levels.
PMID:41499937 · one of two readings recorded this
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) consumption and trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) production
decreases
This intervention restored metabolic balance by reducing 5-HTP consumption and TMAO production and increasing butyrate levels.
PMID:41499937 · one of two readings recorded this
Escherichia fergusonii growth / bacterial abundance
decreases
The F.l-HP combination therapy significantly suppressed the growth of E. fergusonii while promoting the proliferation of beneficial probiotics.
PMID:41499937 · one of two readings recorded this
gut bacterial 5-HTP consumption and TMAO production by Escherichia fergusonii in a Parkinson's disease enterotype model
decreases
Not recorded as a finding: the compound is what was measured, not what was given
This intervention restored metabolic balance by reducing 5-HTP consumption and TMAO production and increasing butyrate levels.
PMID:41499937 · one of two readings recorded this
intestinal barrier integrity (zonula occludens-1 expression) in Caco-2 cells
increases
In intestinal cells, it enhanced gut barrier integrity by upregulating zonula occludens-1 expression and activating p-AMPKα signaling.
PMID:41499937 · one of two readings recorded this
neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in neuronal cells
decreases
Consequently, F.l-HP treatment alleviated neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in neuronal cells, restoring mitochondrial function via the p-Akt pathway.
PMID:41499937 · one of two readings recorded this
neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in PC12 neuronal cells
decreases
Consequently, F.l-HP treatment alleviated neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in neuronal cells, restoring mitochondrial function via the p-Akt pathway.
PMID:41499937 · one of two readings recorded this
thermal aggregation onset temperature and conformational stability of gammaS-crystallin with 5-hydroxytryptophan site-specifically incorporated at residue 163, versus wild-type, by biophysical assays and simulations
decreases
Not recorded as a finding: the compound was a reagent, not an exposure
Although the overall fold and stability of the two proteins were comparable, the aggregation of γS-W163(5HTP) was triggered at notably lower temperatures compared to γS-WT.
PMID:41548873 · one of two readings recorded this
thermal aggregation onset temperature of gammaS-crystallin
decreases
Although the overall fold and stability of the two proteins were comparable, the aggregation of γS-W163(5HTP) was triggered at notably lower temperatures compared to γS-WT.
PMID:41548873 · one of two readings recorded this
thermal aggregation temperature of γS-crystallin protein with 5-hydroxytryptophan substituted at residue 163 (oxidation mimic)
decreases
Not recorded as a finding: the compound was a reagent, not an exposure
the aggregation of γS-W163(5HTP) was triggered at notably lower temperatures compared to γS-WT.
PMID:41548873 · one of two readings recorded this
thermal aggregation temperature of γS-crystallin
decreases
the aggregation of γS-W163(5HTP) was triggered at notably lower temperatures compared to γS-WT.
PMID:41548873 · one of two readings recorded this
adverse events (fatigue, nausea, vomiting)
increases, n = 112
All adverse event reports were from participants on the 5-HTP intervention, and all participants who reported nausea or vomiting were female.
PMID:42160304 · one of two readings recorded this
distractibility on the Eriksen flanker task and an N-back task with auditory distractors (reaction time, accuracy, standard deviation of reaction time, false positives)
no effect
Not recorded as a finding: no matching outcome node for flanker/N-back interference-control performance
No other differences were noted because of 5-HTP administration, and there was no significant interaction related to ADHD trait groups.
PMID:42160304 · one of two readings recorded this
flanker task reaction time, accuracy, standard deviation of reaction time
no effect
No other differences were noted because of 5-HTP administration, and there was no significant interaction related to ADHD trait groups.
PMID:42160304 · one of two readings recorded this
N-back task silent-trial accuracy
decreases, placebo 53.25% to 60.82%; 5-HTP 54.08% to 53.69%
Placebo saw an increase in mean from 53.25% to 60.82% of silent targets hit, whereas 5-hydroxytryptophan administration had an initial mean of 54.08%, which was reduced to 53.69% post-administration.
PMID:42160304 · one of two readings recorded this
paradoxical (REM) sleep time and percentage, and slow-wave sleep (SWS) amount, tracked across repeated high-dose treatment
decreases, paradoxical sleep time and percentage tend to show a decrease during the 2nd week of treatment, followed by a rebound effect after the end of treatment, n = 3
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
The paradoxical sleep time and percentage tend to show a decrease during the 2nd week of treatment, followed by a rebound effect after the end of the treatment.
PMID:60227 · one of two readings recorded this
paradoxical (REM) sleep time and percentage; slow-wave sleep (SWS) amount
decreases, decrease during the 2nd week of treatment, followed by a rebound effect after the end of treatment, n = 3
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
The paradoxical sleep time and percentage tend to show a decrease during the 2nd week of treatment, followed by a rebound effect after the end of the treatment.
PMID:60227 · one of two readings recorded this
paradoxical (REM) sleep time and percentage
decreases, decrease during the 2nd week of treatment, followed by a rebound effect after the end of treatment, n = 3
The paradoxical sleep time and percentage tend to show a decrease during the 2nd week of treatment, followed by a rebound effect after the end of the treatment.
PMID:60227 · both readings recorded this
paradoxical sleep and SWS response to 5-HTP combined with benserazide
unclear, similar results were obtained after administration of 5-HTP together with RO.04.4602
Similar results were obtained after administration of 5-HTP together with RO.04.4602.
PMID:60227 · one of two readings recorded this
slow wave sleep (SWS) amount
increases, increase in SWS that persisted after the end of treatment, in two subjects with initially low SWS, n = 2
In two subjects who initially had a small amount of slow wave sleep (SWS), the treatment induced an increase in SWS that persisted after the end of the treatment.
PMID:60227 · both readings recorded this
5-HTP oral bioavailability in combination with carbidopa
48% +/- 15%
The bioavailability of 5-HTP after oral administration in combination with carbidopa was calculated as 48% +/- 15 (mean +/- SD).
PMID:6187038 · one of two readings recorded this
5-HTP plasma half-life and clearance
n = 5
The biological half-life of 5-HTP ranged from 2.2 to 7.4 hours, and the plasma clearance ranged from 0.10 to 0.23 1/kg/hour.
PMID:6187038 · both readings recorded this
extent of absorption of 5-HTP and AUC of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid with carbidopa pretreatment
increases, n = 8
Pretreatment with carbidopa caused a significant increase in the extent of absorption of unchanged 5-HTP, and a significant reduction in the area under the plasma concentration-time curves of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid.
PMID:6187038 · one of two readings recorded this
extent of absorption of unchanged 5-HTP and AUC of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, with vs without carbidopa pretreatment
increases, n = 8
Pretreatment with carbidopa caused a significant increase in the extent of absorption of unchanged 5-HTP, and a significant reduction in the area under the plasma concentration-time curves of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid.
PMID:6187038 · one of two readings recorded this
gastrointestinal side effects related to plasma 5-HTP concentration
Gastrointestinal side effects appeared to be related to the 5-HTP plasma concentration.
PMID:6187038 · one of two readings recorded this
oral bioavailability of 5-HTP with carbidopa
48% +/- 15 (mean +/- SD)
The bioavailability of 5-HTP after oral administration in combination with carbidopa was calculated as 48% +/- 15 (mean +/- SD).
PMID:6187038 · one of two readings recorded this
blood 5-HT levels in platelet-rich plasma
no effect
This occurred without significant changes in blood 5-HT levels measured in platelet-rich plasma.
PMID:7619676 · one of two readings recorded this
Extra-renal 5-HT formation
increases, n = 5
there was greater extra-renal formation of 5-HT following 5-HTP administration than after glu-5-HTP
PMID:7690583 · one of two readings recorded this
plasma aldosterone; urinary 5-HT excretion; urinary sodium excretion after intravenous 5-HTP versus placebo
increases, 5-HTP, but not glu-5-HTP, significantly increased plasma aldosterone, n = 5
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
5-HTP, but not glu-5-HTP, significantly increased plasma aldosterone.
PMID:7690583 · one of two readings recorded this
plasma aldosterone; urinary 5-HT excretion; urinary sodium excretion
increases, significant increase in plasma aldosterone with 5-HTP but not glu-5-HTP
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
5-HTP, but not glu-5-HTP, significantly increased plasma aldosterone.
PMID:7690583 · one of two readings recorded this
Plasma aldosterone
increases, n = 5
5-HTP, but not glu-5-HTP, significantly increased plasma aldosterone
PMID:7690583 · one of two readings recorded this
Plasma aldosterone
no effect, n = 5
5-HTP, but not glu-5-HTP, significantly increased plasma aldosterone
PMID:7690583 · one of two readings recorded this
Plasma renin activity
no effect, n = 5
There was no increase in plasma renin activity with either compound
PMID:7690583 · one of two readings recorded this
Pulse rate and blood pressure
no effect, n = 5
There were no significant changes in pulse rate or blood pressure
PMID:7690583 · one of two readings recorded this
Urinary 5-HT excretion
increases, n = 5
Both compounds increased urinary excretion of 5-HT
PMID:7690583 · one of two readings recorded this
Urinary 5-HT excretion
increases, n = 5
Both compounds increased urinary excretion of 5-HT
PMID:7690583 · one of two readings recorded this
Urinary sodium excretion
no effect, n = 5
5-HTP reduced mean urinary sodium excretion but this effect was not statistically significant
PMID:7690583 · one of two readings recorded this
Urinary sodium excretion
decreases, n = 5
Glu-5-HTP was significantly antinatriuretic
PMID:7690583 · one of two readings recorded this
Cumulative urinary 5-hydroxytryptamine excretion
increases, n = 9
Cumulative urinary 5-hydroxytryptamine excretion over the 3 h observation period rose by about 370-fold after 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan and 390-fold after gamma-L-glutamyl-5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
Cumulative urinary 5-hydroxytryptamine excretion
increases, n = 9
Cumulative urinary 5-hydroxytryptamine excretion over the 3 h observation period rose by about 370-fold after 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan and 390-fold after gamma-L-glutamyl-5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
Effective renal plasma flow and glomerular filtration rate
no effect, n = 9
These changes occurred without significant alterations in effective renal plasma flow and glomerular filtration rate
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
plasma aldosterone concentration, plasma renin activity, urine flow rate and urinary sodium excretion after intravenous 5-HTP versus placebo
increases, both prodrugs significantly increased plasma aldosterone without a rise in plasma renin activity, n = 9
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
Both 5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan and gamma-L-glutamyl-5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan significantly increased plasma aldosterone concentration without a concomitant rise in plasma renin activity.
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
plasma aldosterone concentration; plasma renin activity; urine flow rate; urinary sodium excretion; urinary 5-HT excretion
increases, significant increase in plasma aldosterone without a rise in plasma renin activity (both prodrugs)
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
Both 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan and gamma-L-glutamyl-5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan significantly increased plasma aldosterone concentration without a concomitant rise in plasma renin activity.
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
Plasma aldosterone concentration
increases, n = 9
Both 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan and gamma-L-glutamyl-5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan significantly increased plasma aldosterone concentration without a concomitant rise in plasma renin activity
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
Plasma renin activity
no effect, n = 9
Both 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan and gamma-L-glutamyl-5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan significantly increased plasma aldosterone concentration without a concomitant rise in plasma renin activity
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
Urinary 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan excretion
increases, n = 9
Urinary 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan excretion was three times higher after administration of gamma-L-glutamyl-5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan than after 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan infusion
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
Urinary 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid excretion
increases, n = 9
Urinary 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid excretion after 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan infusion was significantly greater than that after gamma-L-glutamyl-5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan administration
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
Urinary dopamine excretion
no effect, n = 9
Urinary dopamine excretion was not affected by either compound when compared with placebo
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
Urinary sodium excretion
decreases, n = 9
gamma-L-Glutamyl-5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan was antinatriuretic but did not affect urine output
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
Urine flow rate and urinary sodium excretion
decreases, n = 9
5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan significantly reduced urine flow rate and urinary sodium excretion
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
Urine output
no effect, n = 9
gamma-L-Glutamyl-5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan was antinatriuretic but did not affect urine output
PMID:8287650 · one of two readings recorded this
Cough response to capsaicin
no effect, n = 8
whereas neither infusion reduced responses to capsaicin
PMID:8444719 · one of two readings recorded this
Cough response to chloride-deficient solution
decreases, p = 0.035, n = 8
Both 5-HT and 5-HTP reduced cough responses to the chloride-deficient solution (P = 0.035 and P = 0.017, respectively) with respect to saline control
PMID:8444719 · one of two readings recorded this
Cough response to chloride-deficient solution
decreases, p = 0.017, n = 8
Both 5-HT and 5-HTP reduced cough responses to the chloride-deficient solution (P = 0.035 and P = 0.017, respectively) with respect to saline control
PMID:8444719 · one of two readings recorded this
cough response to inhaled chloride-deficient solution and to capsaicin challenge
decreases, 5-HTP reduced cough responses to chloride-deficient solution (P = 0.017) versus saline; no reduction for capsaicin
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
Both 5-HT and 5-HTP reduced cough responses to the chloride-deficient solution (P = 0.035 and P = 0.017, respectively) with respect to saline control, whereas neither infusion reduced responses to capsaicin.
PMID:8444719 · one of two readings recorded this
cough response to inhaled chloride-deficient solution and to capsaicin during infusion of 5-HTP versus saline
decreases, both 5-HT and 5-HTP reduced cough responses to the chloride-deficient solution; neither reduced responses to capsaicin, n = 8
Not recorded as a finding: this platform holds no node for the endpoint
Both 5-HT and 5-HTP reduced cough responses to the chloride-deficient solution (P = 0.035 and P = 0.017, respectively) with respect to saline control, whereas neither infusion reduced responses to capsaicin.
PMID:8444719 · one of two readings recorded this
Heart rate
increases, p = 0.01, n = 8
5-HT caused a transient increase in heart rate that was not observed with a similar dose of 5-HTP or saline (P < 0.01)
PMID:8444719 · one of two readings recorded this
Heart rate
no effect, n = 8
5-HT caused a transient increase in heart rate that was not observed with a similar dose of 5-HTP or saline (P < 0.01)
PMID:8444719 · one of two readings recorded this
Respiratory rate and blood pressure
no effect, n = 8
Respiratory rate and blood pressure were not affected by experimental infusions but rose during cough challenge
PMID:8444719 · one of two readings recorded this
clinical effectiveness of 5-HTP in depression, fibromyalgia, binge eating associated with obesity, chronic headaches, and insomnia
increases
Therapeutic administration of 5-HTP has been shown to be effective in treating a wide variety of conditions, including depression, fibromyalgia, binge eating associated with obesity, chronic headaches, and insomnia.
PMID:9727088 · one of two readings recorded this
fraction of an oral 5-HTP dose reaching the bloodstream
increases, about 70 percent
5-HTP is well absorbed from an oral dose, with about 70 percent ending up in the bloodstream.
PMID:9727088 · one of two readings recorded this
symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia and somatic pain in fibromyalgia patients
increases
Serotonin substrate supplementation, via L-tryptophan or 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), has been shown to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia and somatic pains in a variety of patient cohorts.
PMID:9802912 · one of two readings recorded this
Sources cited
6 papers
- Subject
- 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan
- Findings
- 6
- Papers
- 6
The Effects of 5-HTP on Body Composition: An 8-Week Preliminary RCT.record2023PMID:355830551 finding
L-5-hydroxytryptophan promotes antitumor immunity by inhibiting PD-L1 inducible expression.record2022PMID:357288701 finding
Visceral hypersensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome: evidence for involvement of serotonin metabolism--a preliminary study.record2016PMID:260311931 finding
5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan suppresses food intake in food-deprived and stressed rats.record2004PMID:147240511 finding
Effects of oral 5-hydroxy-tryptophan on energy intake and macronutrient selection in non-insulin dependent diabetic patients.record1998PMID:97050241 finding
Behavioral, neuroendocrine and biochemical effects of different doses of 5-HTP in panic disorder.record1996PMID:87910351 finding
Other names
7 names
Resolves to: 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan
- Also called
- 5-hydroxytryptophan L-formCincofarmL-5-hydroxytryptophanLevothymoxitriptanTript-OH
- Systematic name
- (2S)-2-amino-3-(5-hydroxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid