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Doctor's Best 5-HTP, 100 mg, 180 Veggie Caps

5-HTP, 100 mg, 180 Veggie Caps

88A
Grade A · capsule · 180 servings · $22.99
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Scored by the Formulate Research Team · Last reviewed July 2026

Score Breakdown

Three factors carry this score; three more are checked separately and can only take points away. Hover or tap to see what drove each one.

Evidence Qualityweight 40%
85/ 100
Dose Adequacyweight 35%
95/ 100
Form/Bioavailabilityweight 25%
85/ 100
Transparencyweight 0%
100/ 100
Safety/Redundancyweight 0%
100/ 100
Manufacturing Qualityweight 0%
84/ 100

Ingredients per Serving

IngredientAmount
5-Hydroxytryptophan33 randomised trials100 mg

Certifications & Testing

Non-GMOGluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Other Ingredients

Modified Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide

Recommended Use

Evening

Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 capsule daily, with or without food, or as recommended by a nutritionally-informed physician.

Warnings

Warning: Not to be used when taking MAO inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), or other anti-depressant medications. It should also not be used by individuals taking any of the category of medications known as “triptans.” May impair your ability to drive or operate machinery. Keep out of reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doctor's Best 5-HTP, 100 mg, 180 Veggie Caps's Formulate score?

Doctor's Best 5-HTP, 100 mg, 180 Veggie Caps scores 88 out of 100 (grade A) on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric: clinical evidence, dose accuracy and bioavailability carry the score, while manufacturing, transparency and safety are checked separately and can only deduct.

Is Doctor's Best 5-HTP, 100 mg, 180 Veggie Caps worth it?

Doctor's Best 5-HTP, 100 mg, 180 Veggie Caps scores 88/100 (grade A). That puts it in Formulate's top tier: its ingredient doses, forms, and label transparency hold up against the clinical evidence, and it carries credible third-party testing. Formulate grades every product with the same automated rubric, so the score reflects the formula — not marketing or sponsorships.

What's in Doctor's Best 5-HTP, 100 mg, 180 Veggie Caps?

Each serving contains 5-Hydroxytryptophan (100 mg). Serving size: 1 Veggie Capsule(s). 180 servings per container.

How do I take 5-htp, 100 mg, 180 veggie caps?

Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 capsule daily, with or without food, or as recommended by a nutritionally-informed physician.

Who makes 5-HTP, 100 mg, 180 Veggie Caps?

5-HTP, 100 mg, 180 Veggie Caps is made by Doctor's Best. See Formulate's full grade and product lineup for Doctor's Best on its brand page.

Is Doctor's Best 5-HTP, 100 mg, 180 Veggie Caps third-party tested?

Doctor's Best lists the following certifications and testing for this product: Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian.

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