Description
- Provides the serotonin precursor 5-HTP
- Includes vitamin C, vitamin B6, zinc and folate (Metafolin® L-5MTHF) cofactors
SeroPlus was developed by Pure Encapsulations in conjunction with Dr. James Greenblatt as part of The Integrative Mental Health Series, a line of products based on scientific findings and decades of clinical experience. SeroPlus contains 5-HTP to support healthy mood balance by providing serotonin building blocks. By helping to form serotonin, 5-HTP balance serotonin function in the brain for emotional wellness. Also critical to each formulation in this series is the inclusion of vitamin B6, zinc and Metafolin® L-5-MTHF cofactors; L-5MTHF is the form of folate that easily crosses the blood-brain barrier. These nutrients are often depleted in individuals due to medications, inadequate diets and toxic environmental exposures, compromising the ability to properly metabolize nutrients. Along with zinc, vitamin B6 is a cofactor in amino acid metabolism, including the metabolism of 5-HTP into serotonin.
Metafolin® is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule): Inositol (myo-inositol) 250 mg, Taurine 100 mg, L-5- HTP (L-5-hydroxytryptophan from Griffonia simplicifolia seed) 50 mg, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 50 mg, Magnesium (dimagnesium malate) 50 mg, Niacinamide 10 mg, Zinc (zinc picolinate) 5 mg, Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5’-phosphate) 3.4 mg, Folate (calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, Metafolin®) 250 mcg. Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Purified water
Recommended Use: Helps to support healthy mood balance. Recommended Dose: Adults: Take 1 capsule 3 times daily with food a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products. Use for a minimum of 1 week to see beneficial effects. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 3 months.
Warning: Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have scleroderma. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to, L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John’s wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over the counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea medication and anti-migraine medication. Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain, or experience skin changes. Some people may experience drowsiness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Folic acid supplementation may mask a B12 deficiency; ask your healthcare practitioner if you are taking sufficient B12.