5-HTP
AWEssentials 5-HTP Highlights:
✅ 200mg dose + calcium base; supports serotonin, sleep, appetite.
✅ Clean and focused formula.
Feel More Like Yourself Again
This 5-HTP supplement is a gentle, daily nudge toward emotional clarity and mood balance through a more biophysical approach: naturally supporting the brain’s serotonin production.
It’s a go-to when you’re feeling off, emotionally heavy, or trying to reset after a stressful season. For some, the extra seratonin boost can get even better results by promoting deeper, more restorative sleep.
- Supports serotonin levels naturally*
- Promotes restful sleep and emotional ease*
- Helps regulate mood and appetite*
- Gluten-Free | Non-GMO
- 60 capsules / 30-day supply
🧬 What’s Inside
5-Hydroxytryptophan (200 mg)
Sourced from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia, 5-HTP is the direct precursor to serotonin—your body’s “feel good” neurotransmitter. It helps balance your mood and supports emotional wellness, especially when you're under stress or not sleeping well.
Calcium (328 mg)
Added to support absorption and support nervous system function, calcium is essential for neurotransmitter release and helps this formula do its best work.
Directions
Take two capsules daily with 8 oz of water, preferably 20–30 minutes before a meal.
Best taken consistently for ongoing support.
✨ Why I Chose This Blend
As a therapist, I’ve seen just how much people carry—stress, burnout, disrupted sleep—and how differently we each respond to it. Many people benefit from herbal remedies, but some don’t—or not at certain times.
I chose this 5-HTP supplement as a reliable mood and sleep alternative: a gentle, daily nudge toward emotional clarity and mood balance through a more biophysical approach—naturally supporting the brain’s serotonin production. It’s one of the ways I help soften the edges and bring the mind and body back into sync.
Because you deserve to feel good—naturally.
How I Use It:
I take two of these nightly before bed during seasons when my circadian sleep/wake rhythm is off or my mood is low without explanation for an extended amount of time. And when I have full-blown insomnia, I’ll pair 5-HTP with one or two Sleep capsules—and it significantly reduces my need for prescription sleep aids.
— Dr. Andelle
🛍️ Pairs Well With
✔️ AWEssentials Calm – for high-stress days or anxious minds
✔️ AWEssentials Sleep – if you struggle with falling or staying asleep
✔️ AWEssentials Omega 3 – to support mood, memory, and brain health
⭐ What Customers Are Saying
“I noticed a difference within the first few days—clearer head, more even mood, and I started sleeping through the night.”
— Tia M.
“I take it in the morning before work and it really helps me feel more centered throughout the day.”
— Jason H.
🔍 More Details:
- 30-day supply
- 2 capsules per serving
- Gluten-free, non-GMO
- Made in the USA
- Third-party tested for quality and purity
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Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on where you are located. Typically orders take 5-7 business days to arrive. International is 10-14 business days.
AWEssentials SLEEP is your go-to for physical relaxation. With a gentle blend of melatonin and magnesium, it helps your body slow down, release muscle tension, and ease into a restful, sleepy state—especially when you're feeling wired or wound up.
5‑HTP also supports calm and relaxation, but in a different way. It works through the mind and mood, by helping your body naturally produce serotonin—the feel-good neurotransmitter that supports emotional balance, mood, and deep sleep.
Pro Tip: Before exploring medication like SSRIs, I often recommend trying 5‑HTP for 6–8 weeks—in consultation with your doctor—as a gentle, natural first step for clients navigating low mood, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or depression.
In short:
- Use SLEEP when your body is tense and craving rest or relaxation.
- Use 5‑HTP when your mind feels foggy, heavy, or your mood is low.
- And yes—you can absolutely use both. It’s a powerful combo when your mind and body need support in sync.
I’m a doctorate-level, licensed psychotherapist with over 13 years of real-life, real-talk experience. With extensive training in psychopharmacology, longevity medicine, and holistic health, as well as being specialized in Medical Family Therapy (MedFT), I’ve spent my career bridging the gap between mental health, mood and physical wellness.
These formulas and ingredients? They’re the ones I’ve personally researched, used myself, and recommended to clients with great results. I chose them for AWEssentials because they’re evidence-based, made with clean, high-quality ingredients, and genuinely support mood, stress, sleep, and overall well-being.
So when I say they’re therapist-approved, I mean I’ve done the homework for you—and I trust what’s in every bottle.