5-HTP
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Natural Factors Nutritional Products Limited
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80095775
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 26 November 2019
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Comprimé, libération retardée
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
Medicinal composition not provided.
Non-medicinal ingredients
Glycérine, Stéarate de magnésium, Cellulose microcristalline, Phosphate dicalcique, NA
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | minimum: 2 Comprimé ; maximum: 4 Comprimé | minimum: 1 Tous les jours ; maximum: 1 Tous les jours |
| Adultes | Not specified | minimum: 2 Comprimé ; maximum: 2 Comprimé | minimum: 3 Tous les jours ; maximum: 4 Tous les jours |
| Adultes | Not specified | minimum: 1 Comprimé ; maximum: 2 Comprimé | minimum: 3 Tous les jours ; maximum: 3 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Helps to promote healthy mood balance. Helps to relieve symptoms fibromyalgia. Used as a sleep aid.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Précautions et mises en garde
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to, L-tryptophan, Sadenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John's wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over the counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea medication and anti-migraine medication. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain or if you experience skin changes. Avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness. Do not use this product if you scleroderma. Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if you operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. All uses (except sleep aid): Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Sleep aid: Consult a health care practitioner if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia). Keep out of the reach of children.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80095775
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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