5-HTP 99% (Giffonia Seed Extract)

Name: L-5- hydroxy-tryptophan (Griffonia Seeds Extract)

Content Specifications:  5-HTP 99%

Molecular Formula: C11H12N2O3

Molecular Weight: 220.23

CAS No.: 4350-09-8



Specification:

Assay: 5-HTP≥99.0%

Physical Control

Appearance: Fine off-white powder

Odor: Characteristics

Taste: Characteristics

Sieve Analysis: NLT 95.0% pass 80 mesh

Moisture Content: ≤2.0%

Ash: ≤1.0%

Chemical Control

Arsenic(As): ≤2ppm

Cadmiun(Cd): ≤1ppm

Lead(Pb): ≤3ppm

Mercury(Hg): ≤0.1ppm

Heavy Metals: ≤10ppm

Pesticides Residues: ≤1ppm

Microorganism Control

Total Plate Count: ≤10000cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: ≤ 1000cfu/g

Salmonella: Negative

E.Coli: Negative

Sources and Habitat
Griffonia simplicifolia is a woody climbing shrub native to West Africa and Central Africa. It grows to about 3 m, and bears greenish flowers followed by black pods.

Indications and Uses
The seeds of the plant are used as an herbal supplement for their 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP ) content. 5-Hydroxytryptophan is an important building block for the human body to form serotonin. Serotonin plays an important role in the body specially as a neurotransmitter to transport signals between neurons in the nervous system.

Efficacy: Anti-Depression; Appetite control; Improving sleep quality, etc.

Certificate: ISO9001, cGMP, HACCP, HALAL, KOSHER

Supply Ability： 5000kgs per month

Price: Competitive and Negotiable