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;Y99.0%
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
Arsenics: 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.
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