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Metabolic Maintenance

5-HTP 50 mg

1 Capsule · 60 servings · $0.46/serving

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Best for

Sleep

Ingredients (3)

Vitamin B6

100%

Dose

3 mg

Target

1.3–25 mg

Form

Premium

5-HTP

50%

Dose

50 mg

Target

100–300 mg

Form

—

Glycine

7%

Dose

0.2 g

Target

3–5 g

Form

—

Other Ingredients (1)

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

How to Take It

Best taken in the evening

Contains 5-HTP, so it belongs in the evening. Vitamin B6 is easier on the stomach taken with food.

With food

5-HTP does better on an empty stomach, but something else in this bottle needs food. Taking the whole product with a meal is the better trade — an upset stomach is why most people stop.

Keep it away from protein-heavy meals
Space it a couple of hours from SAMe

On the label

One (1) capsule daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Best taken between meals or at bedtime.

Do not combine with St. John's Wort

Each of these raises serotonin activity on top of St. John's Wort, and together they can trigger serotonin syndrome — agitation, rapid heartbeat, raised blood pressure. Not without medical supervision.

General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.

Price Check

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.

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