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5 HTP with L-Tryptophan

5 HTP with L-Tryptophan

5-HTP from griffonia seed + L-tryptophan · with B6, B12 & magnesium · 90 capsules

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£0.17 a day · one bottle lasts 90 days
  • 30-day guarantee
  • Same-day dispatch
  • Made in the UK
  • Mood — B6 and B12 contribute to normal psychological function
  • Sleep — magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
  • Nerves — B6, B12 and magnesium contribute to normal functioning of the nervous system
  • Naturally sourced 5-HTP from griffonia simplicifolia seed, with l-tryptophan and hop flower extract
  • With vitamins B6 and B12, which contribute to normal psychological function
  • Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
  • 90 capsules — a 90-day supply at one capsule a day
  • Easy-to-swallow vegetable capsule
  • Free from gluten, wheat, lactose, soy and added sugar
  • Suitable for vegans and vegetarians

What is 5-HTP?

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is made naturally in the body from the essential amino acid l-tryptophan. Our bodies don’t produce l-tryptophan, so we obtain it from the diet. The Octi Nutrition 5-HTP formula combines naturally sourced 5-HTP derived from the griffonia simplicifolia plant with hop flower extract and l-tryptophan, alongside vitamins B6 and B12 and magnesium. It contains no artificial preservatives and is free from gluten, wheat, lactose, soy and added sugar, in a vegan-friendly vegetable capsule.

What’s in it and why

Vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 contribute to normal psychological function, to normal functioning of the nervous system and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function, to normal muscle function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Every amount is printed on the label — no proprietary blends.

How do I take it, and is it suitable for everyone?

Take one capsule a day. Each bottle contains 90 capsules, so that’s a 90-day supply. Not suitable for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are taking medication or have a health condition, consult your GP before use.

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Who it's for

For people who lie awake with a busy head.

One capsule in the evening, with or after food. One bottle is three months. Give it four weeks before you judge it.

What's inside · per 1 capsule

Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract[X] mg
of which 5-HTP[X] mg
L-Tryptophan[X] mg
Hop flower extract[X] mg
Magnesium[X] mg · [X]% NRV
Vitamin B6[X] mg · [X]% NRV
Vitamin B12[X] µg · [X]% NRV
Other ingredients: vegetable capsule shell (HPMC). No artificial preservatives.
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Wheat-free
  • Lactose-free
  • Soy-free
  • No added sugar
  • No proprietary blends
  • Made in the UK

Why 5-HTP and L-tryptophan together, honestly

Your body makes 5-HTP from L-tryptophan, and serotonin from 5-HTP. Most products give you one or the other. We give you both, with the B6, B12 and magnesium the pathway relies on, and print every amount so you can see exactly what you're taking.

How we compare

Octi£8 generic£22 premium
Actives5-HTP + L-tryptophan + hops5-HTP only5-HTP + B6
Co-factorsB6, B12, magnesiumNoneB6
Amounts statedEvery one, by mg5-HTP onlyMostly
Price per day17p~13p~37p
Money-back guarantee30 daysNo30 days

What to expect

Week 1

Easier to switch off in the evening.

Weeks 2–3

Steadier mood through the day, fewer 3am wake-ups.

Week 4

Judge it. Not working? Use the guarantee.

A note from Gareth, founder

I built Octi in Edinburgh because I was tired of guessing what was actually in the capsule. Every amount is on the label. If it's not right for you, email me and I'll sort it.

Questions

When should I take it?
One capsule in the evening, with or after food. Most people take it an hour or so before bed.
Why L-tryptophan as well as 5-HTP?
5-HTP is the direct precursor to serotonin; L-tryptophan is the step before it. Including both, with B6, B12 and magnesium, supports the whole pathway rather than one link in it.
Can I take it with antidepressants or other medication?
Not without speaking to your GP or pharmacist first. 5-HTP should not be combined with SSRIs, MAOIs or other medicines that act on serotonin. If you take any prescription medication, check before you start.
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
No. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How long before I notice anything?
Some people notice calmer evenings within a week; for others it takes three to four weeks. Take it daily and judge it at a month.
How do I cancel a subscription?
From your account page, any time, no minimum term. Or reply to any of our emails and a person will do it for you.

Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a health condition, consult your GP before use.