PUREFULLY 5-HTP+
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- PUREFULLY Health Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80138008
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 23 January 2025
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Générale (non traditionelle)
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine B6: up to 10 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (1 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 2 mg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
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 ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Hericium erinaceus | 150 mg | Not calculated |
| L-5-hydroxytryptophane Source : 5-HTP | 200 mg | Not calculated |
| Vitamine B6 Source : Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate | 10 mg | 10,000 µg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Cellulose microcristalline, Hypromellose, Stéarate de magnésium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 1 Capsule | 1 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals. Source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties. Helps (to) promote healthy mood balance Helps (to) relieve sleep disturbances associated with mood imbalance. Helps in energy metabolism/(and) tissue formation. Helps to form red blood cells. Helps to maintain/support the body's ability to metabolize nutrients.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
No French warning text available in the imported data.
Warnings are available in English on the official record.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80138008
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.
Official warnings (Health Canada)
Health Canada publishes warnings on these ingredients:
- L-5-hydroxytryptophane
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
5-HTP
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
Condition of application: All uses.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking carbidopa or health products with serotonergic activity such as mood balance supplements, cough medication containing dextromethorphan, pain killers or medications for nausea or migraine (Mayo Clinic Staff 2022; Patel and Marzella 2017; Turner et al 2006).
3 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
When using this product exercise caution while driving or using machinery, as you may experience drowsiness (Berardi et al. 2002).
1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Condition of application: All uses (excluding weight management).
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Condition of application: Weight management.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeeding.
Condition of application: Healthy mood balance; Fibromyalgia symptoms.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a psychological disorder such as anxiety or depression.
Contraindications
Condition of application: All uses.
Do not use if you have scleroderma (Lampert et al. 1992; Sternberg et al. 1980).
2 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Do not use if you are taking antidepressants (Mayo Clinic Staff 2022; Patel and Marzella 2017).
2 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Condition of application: Weight management.
Do not use if you are pregnant (HC 2010).
1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Known adverse reactions
When using this product you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances (Turner et al. 2006; Byerley et al. 1987).
2 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience skin hardening, pain or stiffness of muscles or joints, tremors, agitation/confusion, or an increased heart rate (Boyer 2023; Varga 2023; Mayo Clinic Staff 2022; Patel and Marzella 2017; Das et al. 2004; Erner et al. 2003; Lampert et al. 1992; Sternberg et al. 1980).
8 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
They concern the ingredient, not this product or its dose. They do not replace medical advice.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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