Dietary Supplement. Natural 5-hydroxytryptophan. 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) from Healthy Origins is a naturally occurring substance extracted from the seeds of the griffonia simplicifolia plant. 5-HTP helps to normalize seratonin activity in your body, and, as a result, may reduce appetite, positively affect mood and help regulate the sleep cycle. Healthy Origins 5-HTP is guaranteed to be free of peak x contaminant. Free of sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, barley, fish, shellfish, nuts, tree nuts, milk products. No preservatives, artificial flavors, or synthetic colors. (This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)