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5-HTP 5-Hydroxytryptophan 50 mg
Natural Factors Stress-Relax
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(359 ratings)
5-HTP 50 mg
Score 45.0
A significantly overpriced 50mg 5-HTP supplement from Natural Factors, offering very poor value relative to other available options.
Quantity: 60 Tablet(s)Servings size: 1 Caplet(s) (60 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Stress Relief
Mood Support
Sleep Support
leaderboard Score 45.0
A significantly overpriced 50mg 5-HTP supplement from Natural Factors, offering very poor value relative to other available options.
Quantity: 120, Dose: 100mgQuantity: 60, Dose: 100mg
Natural Factors Stress-Relax 5-HTP provides a 50mg dose per tablet, intended for those seeking support for stress, mood, and sleep, possibly for lower or more controlled intake. Despite coming from a reputable brand, its price per serving of $0.23 for 50mg translates to an equivalent of $0.46 per 100mg. This positions it as one of the least cost-effective options available, especially when many 100mg alternatives retail for $0.10-$0.12. The moderate review count reflects its limited appeal given the pricing.
- From Natural Factors, a reputable brand known for quality and consistency.
- Provides a standard 50mg dosage, suitable for a starting point or lower intake needs.
- Very high price per 50mg serving, making it substantially less cost-effective than numerous alternatives.
- Inclusion of calcium is largely irrelevant to the product's primary goals.
- Moderate review count suggests less widespread consumer adoption, likely due to pricing.
- Consult a healthcare professional before use, especially if taking antidepressants or other serotonergic medications, as 5-HTP can interact and potentially lead to serotonin syndrome.
- Start with a low dose and gradually increase if needed, and discontinue use if adverse reactions occur.
$13.97($0.23 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calcium (Dicalcium Phosphate) | 35 mg |
| 5-Hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia simplicifolia) | 50 mg |
Categories
5-HTP 45.0
Within the 5-HTP category, this product is severely hampered by its high price per 50mg dose, making it one of the least attractive options in terms of cost-effectiveness, despite coming from a reputable brand.
Goals
Stress Relief 45.0
While a 50mg dose can initiate stress relief, the product's high cost per serving makes it an inefficient and expensive option for consistent, long-term stress management compared to numerous superior value alternatives.
Mood Support 45.0
The 50mg 5-HTP dose supports mood, but its extremely poor value proposition means consumers are paying a disproportionate amount for a standard dose that is available much more affordably elsewhere.
Sleep Support 45.0
For sleep support, 50mg is a common starting dose, but this product's high price per serving severely limits its appeal as a cost-effective and practical regular sleep aid when compared to the competitive landscape.
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