5 - hydroxytryptophan ( 5 - htp ) 20 mg - 10 , 000 mg coenzyme q10 20 mg - 10 , 000 mg magnesium ( hydroxide ) 40 mg - 20 , 000 mg vitamin b1 ( thiamine hcl ) 10 mg - 5 , 000 mg vitamin d - 3 ( cholecalciterol ) 200 iu - 100 , 000 iu vitamin c ( ascorbic acid ) 25 mg - 10 , 250 mg selenium ( selenomethionine ) 20 mcg - 10 , 000 mcg zinc ( l - methionine ) 3 mg - 1 , 500 mg optional ingredients ( kosher gelatin [ capsule ], cellulose , silicon dioxide , and magnesium stearate ). 5 - htp , or 5 - hydroxytryptophan , is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin — which is essential for controlling mood , sleep and pain levels . the body produces 5 - htp from tryptophan , an amino acid found in small amounts in high - protein foods such as chicken , fish , beef and dairy products . it can also be taken in supplemental form , in which case it &# 39 ; s extracted from the seeds of the griffonia simplicifolia plant . 5 - htp is believed to help increase serotonin production in the brain , which may positively influence mood . 5 - htp may also help with other health issues related to serotonin deficiency , including nervousness , body tension and stiffness and head cavity discomfort . coenzyme q10 ( coq10 ), or ubiquinone , is a naturally - occurring nutrient found in cell mitochondria , where energy is produced . the heart , with greater energy requirements than other organs , contains significantly higher amounts of coq10 than other tissues in the body . unfortunately , levels of coq10 naturally decline with age , which may result in less efficient functioning of the heart and other organs . magnesium is an essential mineral to the human body . it is needed for bone , protein , and fatty acid formation , making new cells , activating b vitamins , relaxing muscles , clotting blood , and forming adenosine triphosphate ( atp ; the energy the body runs on ). the secretion and action of insulin also require magnesium . vitamin b1 is a water - soluble vitamin needed to process carbohydrates , fat , and protein . every cell of the body requires vitamin b1 to form the fuel the body runs on - adenosine triphosphate ( atp ). nerve cells require vitamin b1 in order to function normally . the fat - soluble vitamin d &# 39 ; s most important role is maintaining blood levels of calcium , which it accomplishes by increasing absorption of calcium from food and reducing urinary calcium loss . both effects keep calcium in the body and therefore spare the calcium that is stored in bones . when necessary , vitamin d transfers calcium from the bone into the bloodstream , which does not benefit bones . although the overall effect of vitamin d on the bones is complicated , some vitamin d is necessary for healthy bones and teeth . vitamin c is important for connective tissue repair . although beneficial to athletes participating in a variety of sports , vitamin c is especially important to individuals that have connective tissue damage . vitamin c is also important as an antioxidant , it may help to reverse some of the oxidative damage that may occur from exercise . this oxidative damage , caused by free radicals , may interfere with the cells &# 39 ; ability to function normally and is believed to play a role in many different health conditions , including the aging process , cancer , and heart disease . vitamin c promotes a healthy immune system and may help to prevent the dip in immune function that may occur right after exercise . selenium is an essential trace element for humans and other animals . selenium is incorporated into molecules of an enzyme called glutathione peroxidase ( gpx ). this vital enzyme protects red blood cells and cell membranes against undesirable reactions with soluble peroxides . the dependence of glutathione peroxidase on nutritional selenium clarifies the antioxidant role of this essential micronutrient . good selenium nutrition is of key importance for antioxidant defense as well as efficient energy metabolism . zinc is also needed for the repair of damaged tissue and has protected against stomach ulceration in animal studies . zinc salt of the amino acid carnosine exerts significant protection against ulcer formation and promotes the healing of existing ulcers .
the formulation provides for the treatment and prevention of fibromyalgia , depression and other muscle and nervous system disorders . the formulation combines coenzyme q10 , vitamin b1 , 5 - hydroxytryptophan , magnesium , vitamin d , vitamin c , selenium and zinc . each component has an effect on its own combined with a synergistic effect with other components .