Comparison
5-Htp and 5-Hydroxy-Tryptophan
5-Htp (Only Natural) lists 6 distinct ingredients and 5-Hydroxy-Tryptophan (Thorne Research) 2 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 2 are on both labels. On the site's similarity measure, which compares ingredient lists (1 for the same list, rarer ingredients counting for more; amounts are not part of it), the two formulas score 0.42.
| Ingredient | 5-Htp | 5-Hydroxy-Tryptophan |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 10 mg (588%) | 6.8 mg (400%) |
| 5-HTP | 50 mg | 100 mg |
| Sodium | 0 None | |
| Fat (unspecified) | 0 None | |
| Fiber | 0 None | |
| Cholesterol | 0 None |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: 5-Htp, 1 capsule; 5-Hydroxy-Tryptophan, 2 capsules. Current labels entered March 2013 and February 2013. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- 5-HtpOnly Natural: every row against all products listing it
- 5-Hydroxy-TryptophanThorne Research: every row against all products listing it