[Latin Name] Griffonia simplicifolia

[Plant Source] Griffonia Seed

[Specifications] 98%; 99% HPLC

[Appearance] White fine powder

Plant Part Used: Seed

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is 5-HTP]

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a chemical by-product of the protein building block L-tryptophan. It is also produced commercially from the seeds of an African plant known as Griffonia simplicifolia 5-HTP is used for sleep disorders such as insomnia, depression, anxiety, migraine and tension-type headaches, fibromyalgia, obesity, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), seizure disorder, and Parkinson’s disease.

 [How does it work?]

5-HTP works in the brain and central nervous system by increasing the production of the chemical serotonin. Serotonin can affect sleep, appetite, temperature, sexual behavior, and pain sensation. Since 5-HTP increases the synthesis of serotonin, it is used for several diseases where serotonin is believed to play an important role including depression, insomnia, obesity, and many other conditions.

[Function]

Depression. Some clinical research shows that taking 5-HTP by mouth improve symptoms of depression in some people. Some clinical research shows that taking 5-HTP by mouth might be as beneficial as certain prescription antidepressant drugs for improving depression symptoms. In most studies, 150-800 mg daily of 5-HTP was taken. In some cases, higher doses have been used.

Down syndrome. Some research shows that giving 5-HTP to infants with Down syndrome might improve muscle and activity. Other research shows that it does not improve muscle or development when taken from infancy until 3-4 years of age. Research also shows that taking 5-HTP along with conventional prescription drugs does improve development, social skills, or language skills.

Anxiety 5-HTP was found to be protective against carbon dioxide-induced panic attacks. One study compared 5-HTP and the prescription medication clomipramine for anxiety. Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. 5-HTP was found to be somewhat effective in reducing anxiety symptoms, but not as effective as clomipramine.

Sleep 5-HTP supplements fared a little better for insomnia.5-HTP decreased the time required to get to sleep and decreased the number of nighttime awakenings. Taking 5-HTP along with GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a relaxing neurotransmitter, reduced the time it took to fall asleep and increased the duration and quality of sleep. One study found that children with night terrors benefited from 5-HTP.

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Berry Smoothie Bowl

Start your day with a taste of summer!

Serves 2

Ingredients:
Smoothie Bowl:
2 cups (500 mL) almond milk (or other nut milk)
2 cups (500 mL) frozen blueberries
1 ripe banana
2 Tbsp (30 mL) chia seeds
1 tsp (5 mL) maca powder
1 scoop raw vegan protein powder
Toppings: rawnola, goji berries, chia seeds, sliced banana and blueberries

Rawnola:
2 cups (500 mL) raw oats
1/3 cup (75 mL) sunflower seeds, soaked 8 hours
1/3 cup (75 mL) pumpkin seeds, soaked 8 hours
1 cup (250 mL) chopped dried fruit (any mix of dried cherries, blueberries or
cranberries)
2/3 cup (150 mL) agave
1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted dates
1 Tbsp (15 mL) coconut oil
1 vanilla bean
Sea salt

Method:
If you’re making the rawnola as one of your smoothie bowl toppings, you’ll want to be sure to make this first.
To make the rawnola, first soak your sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds for about 8 hours.
Mix the raw oats, seeds and chopped dried fruit together in a bowl.
In a food processor, combine the agave, dates, coconut oil, vanilla bean and sea salt until smooth.
Pour over dry ingredients and mix them well.
Dehydrate the rawnola at 105ºF for about 12 hours.
Once ready, break up the rawnola into pieces.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
To make the smoothie bowl, blend all ingredients until smooth.
The smoothie should be quite thick, so if needed, you may need to add more frozen blueberries until you reach your desired consistency.
Pour in a bowl and decorate with your toppings.
Enjoy!