What is Griffonia Seed Extract 25:1?
Griffonia Seed Extract 25:1 is a standardized botanical extract (25:1) obtained from the Griffonia seed plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Seed
- Standardization: 25:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Griffonia Seed Extract 25:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Griffonia Seed Extract 25:1 used for? Griffonia (5-HTP), with its 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) content, is a standardized botanical raw material used in dietary supplements for supporting mood, sleep, and appetite balance (serotonin precursor). With its standardized 25:1 content, it provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as capsules, tablets, and standardized powder extracts (%98–99 5-HTP).
Benefits and Main Uses of Griffonia Seed Extract 25:1
- 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, contributing 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
Griffonia seed is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement regulations. The permitted/used part: Seed.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the List of Restricted Substances in Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store 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 25:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official botanical monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it does not aim to diagnose or treat diseases.