Anti-Stress
Anti-Stress
There are days when familiar things ask a little more of us. The plans we have made, the company we enjoy, even the prospect of sleep can feel different with a change in mood. How we feel lends its own colour to everyday life.
Native to West Africa, Griffonia simplicifolia is a natural source of 5-HTP, a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, sleep, appetite and the perception of pain.
Inspired by this remarkable relationship between botany and human physiology, Seren brings a thoughtful approach to well-being, guided by the pursuit of balance, harmony and serenity.
Helps support a more balanced
emotional states
Used as a sleep aid
Helps alleviate the symptoms
of fibromyalgia
Helps reduce the severity and duration
of migraines when taken preventively
Helps reduce carbohydrate cravings to support weight management, alongside reduced calorie intake and increased physical activity
Seren takes its inspiration from serenity—a word that evokes composure, a sense of ease, and the quiet pleasure of feeling at peace with oneself
Woven into its name are the initials EN, the signature of E.N. Biomédical, bringing together the notion of serenity and the identity of the Maison in a single expression.
Simple in its construction and gentle in its sound, Seren embodies the pursuit of emotional balance and the quiet harmony of everyday well-being.
Within the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia lies a remarkable natural source of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a compound valued for its role in one of the body's most important biochemical pathways: the production of serotonin.
Long before its seeds attracted scientific attention, Griffonia simplicifolia was woven into everyday life in West Africa. Its leaves and stems found a place in traditional remedies, while in Ghana, its fibrous stems were fashioned into chewing sponges to clean teeth.
In 1970, researchers Linda E. Fellows and E. A. Bell revealed another remarkable quality of this familiar plant: its mature seeds contained unusually high concentrations of 5-HTP. What had long been valued for its practical uses was now revealing a distinctive place in modern botanical science.
The human nervous system is a remarkable network of communication, where billions of nerve cells exchange signals that influence how we feel, rest and respond to the world around us. Among these signals, serotonin occupies a particularly intriguing place, acting through different receptors to influence a wide range of physiological functions.
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5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophane (5-HTP) — 100 mg
Hypromellose, magnesium stearate
Helps support a more balanced emotional states, can be used as a sleep aid, helps alleviate the symptoms of fibromyalgia, helps reduce the severity and duration of migraines when taken preventively, helps reduce carbohydrate cravings to support weight management, alongside reduced calorie intake and increased physical activity
During periods of emotional strain, when maintaining a balanced mood becomes more challenging, or when restless nights begin to affect overall well-being. Particularly relevant when seeking support for mood-related sleep disturbances, recurring migraines, or the discomfort associated with fibromyalgia.
Mood balance: 1 to 3 capsules once a day
Migraine: 1 to 2 capsules, 3 times per day
Fibromyalgia: 1 to 2 capsules, 2 to 3 times per day
Weight management: 1 to 3 capsules, 3 times per day
Do not use if you are taking antidepressants or have scleroderma.
Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have anxiety or depression, or take medications or supplements that affect serotonin levels.
May cause drowsiness. Exercise caution when driving or operating machinery.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat.
Discontinue use if hypersensitivity or allergy occurs.
Within the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia lies a remarkable natural source of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a compound valued for its role in one of the body's most important biochemical pathways: the production of serotonin.
What makes 5-HTP particularly interesting is its position in this process. Derived naturally from the amino acid tryptophan, it represents the step immediately preceding serotonin synthesis. Unlike serotonin itself, 5-HTP can cross the protective barrier separating the bloodstream from the brain, where it can be converted into this essential chemical messenger.
Serotonin's influence reaches far beyond mood alone. It participates in the regulation of appetite, the perception of pain and the complex processes that shape our emotional responses. It also serves as a precursor to melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate the body's natural sleep-wake cycle.
These interconnected pathways help explain why 5-HTP has been studied in relation to emotional balance, sleep disturbances, migraines, fibromyalgia and appetite regulation.
Through Griffonia simplicifolia, Seren draws on this connection between botanical chemistry and human physiology, placing a naturally occurring serotonin precursor at the centre of its formulation.
The human nervous system is a remarkable network of communication, where billions of nerve cells exchange signals that influence how we feel, rest and respond to the world around us. Among these signals, serotonin occupies a particularly intriguing place, acting through different receptors to influence a wide range of physiological functions.
In the brain, serotonin helps modulate the neural circuits involved in emotional responses, motivation and our ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Its influence is not simply a matter of producing feelings of happiness, but of participating in the complex processes through which the brain interprets and responds to experience.
As daylight fades, another dimension of this chemistry emerges. Within the pineal gland, serotonin serves as the starting material for melatonin, a hormone whose production follows the rhythm of light and darkness. This transformation forms part of the body's internal clock, helping coordinate the natural transition between wakefulness and sleep.
Serotonin also participates in the intricate dialogue between the brain and the digestive system. Through its involvement in appetite regulation, it helps shape the signals associated with hunger and fullness, offering insight into why serotonin-related pathways have attracted interest in the study of eating behaviour and carbohydrate cravings.
Its influence extends to the way the nervous system processes discomfort. Serotonin participates in pathways that can either amplify or inhibit pain signals, depending on the receptors and circuits involved. This complexity has prompted research into its role in migraine and fibromyalgia, conditions in which the processing and regulation of pain are particularly significant.
These diverse functions reveal the remarkable reach of serotonin across the human body. As a natural source of 5-HTP, Griffonia simplicifolia provides a building block for serotonin synthesis, connecting the properties of this botanical ingredient to the physiological processes that influence how we feel, rest and experience everyday life.
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