What is Griffonia Seed Extract?
Griffonia Seed Extract is a standardized herbal extract obtained from the Griffonia seed plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Seed
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| E. coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Griffonia Seed Extract Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Griffonia Seed Extract used for? Griffonia (5-HTP), with its 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) content, is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for supporting mood, sleep, and appetite balance (serotonin precursor). It provides a consistent source of ingredient in formulations such as capsules, tablets, and standardized powder extracts (%98–99 5-HTP).
Griffonia Seed Extract Benefits and Main Areas of Use
- Mood Support: 5-HTP supports mood as a serotonin precursor; although a meta-analysis found it significantly more effective than placebo in depression, most studies are small and of low quality (limited evidence).
- Sleep Balance: Due to its role in serotonin and melatonin production, it is traditionally used to support sleep patterns (limited evidence).
- Appetite and Weight Control: It is suggested that it may help control appetite by supporting the feeling of fullness via serotonin (limited evidence).
- Anxiety Support: Due to its relationship with serotonin levels, it is traditionally used for calmness and anxiety support (traditionally).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
5-HTP crosses the blood-brain barrier and is converted into serotonin in the brain; this contributes to the regulation of mood, sleep, and appetite.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive List of Plants Check
The current status of use of this plant in dietary supplements should be based on the Turkish Food Codex Plant List. Part used: Seed.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
For this extract, no specific numerical daily upper limit is defined in the List of Restricted Substances; usage is carried out within the framework of general dietary supplement legislation and product specification/CoA.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
It is stored in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA and supply conditions for Griffonia Seed Extract.
References
The usage information on this page has been compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it does not claim to diagnose or treat diseases.