No. 02 · 5-HTP
For the days that feel flat.
Delivery
30-day guarantee on your first bottle. Details
- Third-party tested
- No proprietary blends
- Ships from the US
Not for use with antidepressants or other serotonin-affecting medication. See warnings
- Week 1 your body has the building block it uses to make serotonin.*
- Week 2–3 the routine settles in. Steady daily support for a balanced mood.*
- Week 4 one month in. Judge it here, not on day three.
5-HTP works on consistency, not a single dose.
Ships from the US in 5–9 business days · Free shipping over $50
Supplement Facts
Used as a natural flow agent. Lets each capsule fill cleanly and consistently, no fillers added for any other reason.
Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), Magnesium Stearate.
** Daily Value not established.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Description
You've had the day where nothing's actually wrong. You did the work, you showed up, you answered the messages. And still, by evening, you feel like you watched the whole thing through glass. Not sad. Not stressed. Just flat. Like someone turned the colour down and didn't tell you. You wait for it to lift on its own. Some days it does. Some days it just sits there. That's not a character flaw. It's not a verdict at all. Serotonin is something your body makes for itself, every day, from a single building block. No. 02 is that building block. The rest is your body's business.
What it is
No. 02 is 5-HTP. The compound your body uses to make serotonin, drawn from Griffonia simplicifolia seed. Not a stimulant. Not something that hypes you up or papers over the day. Something that gives your body the building block it actually uses, so it can do what it already knows how to do. 200mg per serving. 60 capsules. One thing, taken consistently, every day.
Why 5-HTP and not a stack of twelve things
Most mood supplements throw a dozen ingredients on the label and hope the list looks impressive. None of them in a dose that does anything. 5-HTP is the step right before serotonin, the one your body converts directly. Lorn gives you that single step, in a dose that means something, instead of a proprietary blend you can't pronounce and can't measure. The crowded label looks busy. This one is accountable.
Suggested usage
daily 2 capsules
With or without food, a quiet part of the routine, not a fix you have to think about. 5-HTP works on consistency, not a single dose. Take it daily and give it two to four weeks before judging it. One thing matters more here than with most supplements: if you take antidepressants, SSRIs, or anything that affects mood, talk to your doctor before you start. This one isn't optional.
Who it's for
For the ones who feel flat some days and wired on others. Who go through the motions, or can't slow down enough to land. Who don't want a fix, just want to feel more like themselves. Not for people chasing a high. For people who just miss feeling like themselves.
questions
- How long until I notice a difference?
- Most people give it 2 to 4 weeks of daily use. 5-HTP works through consistency, not a single dose.
- Can I take it with other supplements?
- Generally yes. But 5-HTP affects serotonin, so if you take any medication, especially antidepressants, SSRIs, or anything that affects mood, talk to your doctor before starting. This one matters.
- When should I take it?
- Any time of day that fits your routine. Some prefer the evening. With or without food is fine.
- Where does it ship from?
- From the US. Delivery is typically 5 to 9 business days.
- Can I take it with No. 01?
- Yes. No. 02 works on the day, No. 01 works on the night. The same rule applies as taking No. 02 alone: if you're on any medication that affects serotonin, clear it with your doctor first.
- Is it habit-forming?
- No. 5-HTP is a building block your body already uses, not a sedative or a stimulant. Nothing in No. 02 is habit-forming.
- Why gelatin capsules?
- No. 02 uses gelatin capsules, so it isn't vegetarian. No. 01 uses vegan capsules. The capsule material is listed for both, nothing hidden.
- What if it doesn't work for me?
- Give it a fair run first, at least two weeks, that's how 5-HTP works. If you've genuinely tried it and it wasn't for you, email support@getlorn.com between day 14 and day 30 after delivery with your order number and a few lines on what didn't work. We'll refund your first bottle and you keep it. One bottle, once per customer.
Warnings
Before you take it
Do not take with antidepressants, SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, or any medication or supplement that affects serotonin, unless directed by your doctor. Combining them can cause serotonin syndrome, which can be dangerous.
- Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication.
- Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.
- 5-HTP may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
- Do not exceed the suggested serving of 2 capsules per day.
- Discontinue use and consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction.
- Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.
This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have a medical condition or take medication, talk to your doctor before taking any supplement.