Griffonia Seed Extract
Benefits of Griffonia Seed Extract
- Emotional wellbeing
- Sleep
- Where it's from: West and Central Africa
- Form: Extract
What is Griffonia Seed Extract?
Griffonia simplicifolia is a climbing, shrub-like plant originally from West and Central Africa. Griffonia Seed Extract is made from its seeds. Griffonia seeds are one of the most concentrated natural sources of 5-HTP, a compound the body uses to make serotonin.
What does the research say about Griffonia Seed Extract?
Serotonin, sometimes called our 'happy hormone', is a key neurotransmitter. It is involved in lots of processes in the body, most famously mood, but also cognition, memory and learning. The body makes serotonin from the amino acid tryptophan, which we get from our diet, via 5-HTP. This is why Griffonia extract is so often discussed in relation to serotonin. One lesser-known role of serotonin is in sleep, because the body converts it into melatonin, the hormone that regulates your sleep cycle.
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Why it's in Vegan Nights®
This natural extract contains 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a serotonin precursor, which plays a crucial role in regulating sleep-wake cycles.1
Contributes Towards Melatonin Production: Griffonia Seed Extract’s effects on sleep are mediated by its interaction with the serotonin system. 5-HTP, the primary active compound in Griffonia Seed Extract, is converted into serotonin and then into melatonin in the brain, which regulates sleep-wake cycles.1
Promotes Relaxation and a Reduction in Anxiety: Additionally, Griffonia Seed Extract may also interact with other neurotransmitters, such as GABA and glutamate, to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety.2
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