L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Standard)

L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Standard) is the analytical standard of L-5-Hydroxytryptophan. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP), a naturally occurring amino acid and a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid, is the immediate precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin and a reserpine antagonist[1]. L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP) is used to treat fibromyalgia, myoclonus, migraine, and cerebellar ataxia[2][3][4][5].

[1]ARVID CARLSSON, et al. 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine and 5-Hydroxytryptophan as Reserpine Antagonists. Nature 180, page1200 (1957).|[2]Caruso I, et al. Double-blind study of 5-hydroxytryptophan versus placebo in the treatment of primary fibromyalgia syndrome. J Int Med Res. 1990 May-Jun;18(3):201-9.|[3]Thal LJ, et al. Treatment of myoclonus with L-5-hydroxytryptophan and carbidopa: clinical, electrophysiological, and biochemical observations. Ann Neurol. 1980 Jun;7(6):570-6.|[4]Boiardi A, et al. 5-OH-Tryptophane in migraine: clinical and neurophysiological considerations. J Neurol. 1981;225(1):41-6.|[5]Trouillas P, et al. Improvement of cerebellar ataxia with levorotatory form of 5-hydroxytryptophan. A double-blind study with quantified data processing. Arch Neurol. 1988 Nov;45(11):1217-22.