
WHAT IS 5-HTP? Our bodies naturally produce the amino acid compound 5-hydroxytryptophan, also known as 5-HTP. This compound is converted by the body into the neurotransmitter serotonin. Our 5-HTP is derived naturally from the GRIFFONIA SEED PLANT. WHAT IS SCHISANDRA? Schisandra is a purple red berry and has been used for medicinal purposes throughout Asia and Russia for generations. There's some scientific data from human studies that indicate schisandra may have a positive effect on several conditions and diseases. WHAT IS REISHI MUSHROOM? The reishi mushroom is a fungus that grows in various hot and humid locations in Asia and is a staple of Eastern medicine. Within the mushroom there are several molecules, including triterenoids, polysaccharides and peptidoglycan, which may be responsible for its health effects.