Ultra 5-HTP Formula
Douglas Laboratories Ultra 5-HTP Formula is an 'Other Combinations' supplement featuring 20 ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. This product holds an N+ Score of 81 and a 'B' grade, indicating a good formulation. Key ingredients like Vitamin A (1000IU), Vitamin C (100mg), Vitamin E (30IU), Thiamine (5mg), and Riboflavin (5mg) are provided at clinically studied dosages. However, Magnesium and L-Tyrosine are identified as underdosed, which may limit their potential efficacy. The formula maintains 100% label transparency, offering clear insight into its composition. This supplement may be suitable for individuals interested in a multi-nutrient blend with a focus on ingredients like 5-HTP, supported by several adequately dosed vitamins.
About This Product
Ultra 5-HTP Formula by Douglas Laboratories is a vitamins & minerals supplement containing 20 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 81/100 (Grade B).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12 and 9 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +12 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 20 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −No major weaknesses identified
Ingredient Analysis (20 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 1000.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin A | 1000.000 IU | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 100.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin E | 30.000 IU | Optimal |
| Magnesium | 50.000 mg | Under |
| Zinc | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Chromium | 100.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Folic Acid | 800.000 mcg | Optimal |
| L-Glutamine | 100.000 mg | High |
| Inositol | 25.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Tyrosine | 100.000 mg | Under |
| Niacinamide | 50.000 mg | High |
| Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate | 20.000 mg | N/A |
| Octacosanol | 1500.000 mcg | N/A |
| Ginkgo biloba | 15.000 mg | N/A |
| St. John's Wort | 30.000 mg | N/A |
| L-5-Hydroxytryptophan | 125.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.