PMS

PMS

Her Own4.5 (44 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 30 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$14.24 $0.47 per serving

About this product

A cautious 50 mg 5-HTP serving is paired with evening primrose and an undisclosed blend, so the formula is broader but harder to evaluate. The amount works as a conservative starting level but may be modest for someone seeking a pronounced standalone effect.

Griffonia simplicifolia is identified as the source, although no active standardization percentage is supplied. The capsule(s) format is convenient, but it does not add a disclosed release or absorption feature.

Evening primrose gives the blend a menstrual-support angle, but the proprietary portion prevents a full dose assessment. Value is weak relative to the amount and formulation detail provided. It best fits people seeking a cautious starting amount or gradual dose adjustment.

Who is it for
  • Adults new to 5-HTP
  • People who prefer a cautious starting amount
  • People seeking a blend aimed at menstrual mood support
Best for
  • Focused serotonin-pathway mood support
  • Indirect sleep support through serotonin and melatonin pathways
  • Stress accompanied by low mood or disrupted sleep

Pros

  • Clearly discloses 50 mg of 5-HTP
  • Capsule(s) format is easy to use
  • Names Griffonia simplicifolia as the botanical source

Cons

  • No 5-HTP standardization percentage is provided
  • No controlled-release or enteric delivery feature is disclosed
  • Lower amount may be too modest for some users
  • Proprietary blend prevents full dose assessment

Warnings

  • Do not combine 5-HTP with SSRIs, SNRIs, MAO inhibitors, tramadol, or other serotonin-raising medicines because serotonin toxicity can occur.
  • The 50 mg 5-HTP serving may cause nausea or digestive upset.
  • Avoid stacking it with other serotonin-focused supplements such as tryptophan or SAMe unless a qualified clinician has reviewed the combination.
  • The undisclosed blend may contain additional actives that cannot be screened from the supplied information.

Product analysis

47 out of 100
50 mg of 5-HTP provides cautious serotonin-pathway support in a convenient format. The named Griffonia source helps, but missing standardization limits quality detail.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient quality64

The Griffonia and evening primrose species are identified, but the hidden blend cannot be assessed. The 5-HTP amount suits cautious starting use but is modest for a standard serving, while a hidden blend and incomplete source details make much of the formula difficult to assess.

Ingredient transparency43

Some active amounts are disclosed, but a proprietary blend hides important dose details. Complete directions, inactive ingredients, and some source or standardization details remain unavailable.

Customer satisfaction56

The aggregate rating is favorable, but the modest review count limits confidence. No detailed feedback is supplied, so repeated complaints and purpose fit cannot be judged.

Value for money23

A low 5-HTP amount and modest evening primrose dose provide limited formula substance. A hidden blend and relatively costly serving create poor value.

Format
Capsule
Container
30 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.47
Customer rating
4.5 · 44 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Mood Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA- Formulation Logic
5-HTP · 50 mg
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 9 studies
Stress Relief
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysC- EvidenceA- Formulation Logic
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 18 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Evening Primrose, Powder (Oenothera biennis, Powder)
250 mg
Proprietary Blend
300 mg
5-HTP (Griffonia simplicifolia Extract)
50 mg 48
Gluten Free Vegan Dairy Free Women 50+ Women 18–50 Vegetarian
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
PMS names Griffonia simplicifolia, but does not state a standardization percentage. It provides 50 mg per serving, the standard starting amount named in the supplied guidance. The saved facts list no general warning or specific medication-interaction warning. The cost per 100 mg is high.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

It identifies Griffonia simplicifolia as the botanical source, but does not give a standardization percentage.
Botanical Source & Standardization
It names Griffonia simplicifolia as the botanical source, but no standardization percentage is given.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency49

Its 50 mg serving matches the supplied standard starting amount. The saved facts list no general warning or specific medication-interaction warning.
Dosage Potency & Range
It provides 50 mg per serving, the standard starting amount named in the supplied guidance.
Safety Warnings & Label Clarity
The saved facts list no general warning or specific medication-interaction warning.

Value0

The cost per 100 mg is high.
Price per 100mg 5-HTP
The cost per 100 mg is high.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Comparative study of efficacy of l-5-hydroxytryptophan and fluoxetine in patients presenting with first depressive episode.
    Jangid P; Malik P; Singh P; Sharma M; Gulia AK · Asian journal of psychiatry · 2013
    Randomized trial70 participantsMood Support for5-HTP
  2. The Impact of 5-Hydroxytryptophan Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Mood in Singapore Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Li S; Sutanto CN; Xia X; Kim JE · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial30 participantsMood Support for5-HTP
  3. Effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan on distinct types of depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Javelle F; Lampit A; Bloch W; Häussermann P; Johnson SL; Zimmer P · Nutrition reviews · 2020
    Meta-analysis13 studies pooledMood Support for5-HTP
  4. Tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan for depression.
    Shaw K; Turner J; Del Mar C · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2002
    Systematic review64 participants2 studies pooledMood Support for5-HTP
  5. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and a MAOI (nialamide) in the treatment of depressions. A double-blind controlled study.
    Aliño JJ; Gutierrez JL; Iglesias ML · International pharmacopsychiatry · 1976
    Non-randomized trial30 participantsMood Support for5-HTP
  6. Effect of a serotonin precursor and uptake inhibitor in anxiety disorders; a double-blind comparison of 5-hydroxytryptophan, clomipramine and placebo.
    Kahn RS; Westenberg HG; Verhoeven WM; Gispen-de Wied CC; Kamerbeek WD · International clinical psychopharmacology · 1987
    Randomized trial45 participantsStress Relief for5-HTP
  7. Acute L-5-hydroxytryptophan administration inhibits carbon dioxide-induced panic in panic disorder patients.
    Schruers K; van Diest R; Overbeek T; Griez E · Psychiatry research · 2003
    Randomized trial48 participantsStress Relief for5-HTP
  8. Pharmacology of rising oral doses of 5-hydroxytryptophan with carbidopa.
    Smarius LJ; Jacobs GE; Hoeberechts-Lefrandt DH; de Kam ML; van der Post JP; de Rijk R; van Pelt J; Schoemaker RC; Zitman FG; van Gerven JM; Gijsman HJ · Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) · 2008
    Randomized trialStress Relief for5-HTP
  9. Enhanced tolerability of the 5-hydroxytryptophane challenge test combined with granisetron.
    Jacobs GE; Kamerling IM; de Kam ML; Derijk RH; van Pelt J; Zitman FG; van Gerven JM · Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) · 2010
    Randomized trialStress Relief for5-HTP
  10. An open-label trial of L-5-hydroxytryptophan in subjects with romantic stress.
    Emanuele E; Bertona M; Minoretti P; Geroldi D · Neuro endocrinology letters · 2011
    Single-arm trial15 participantsStress Relief for5-HTP