| Pharmaceutical Grade Vegetarian L-tryptophan |
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L-tryptophan |
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L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid important in human nutrition for the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin, hormones regulating sleep, positive mood, and immune function. As an essential amino acid, it is not synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet. Some experts estimate that only 1% of the Tryptophan you get from food reaches the brain and low levels can adversely affect sleep, weight, and mood. Supplementing your diet with L-Tryptophan can mean a more restful night’s sleep, a brighter mood, and a host of other benefits.
You can take either L-Tryptophan or 5-HTP to support your serotonin level.
Try:
Or,
There is no clear winner because everyone's biochemistry is different. Some people report getting better sleep and other benefits when taking L-Tryptophan and for others, 5-HTP works best. Experience is the only answer. Experiment and let your own experience reveal which one works best for you.
Note: Use either 5-HTP or L-Tryptophan, not both. If you are taking an SSRI or antidepressant, check with your health-care provider before taking 5-HTP or L-Tryptophan.
To help you sleep, you can also try:
According to University of Mississippi researcher Ronald F. Bore, Ph.D., in his article: Serotonin: The Neurotransmitter for the 90’s. Drug Topics. 1994, serotonin is "The Neurotransmitter of the 90s’" "Of the chemical neurotransmitter substances, serotonin is perhaps the most implicated in the etiology or treatment of various disorders, particularly those of the central nervous system including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, stroke, obesity, pain, hypertension, vascular disorders, migraine, and nausea." Take either 5-HTP or L-Tryprophan to increase your serotonin levels.
Note: L-Tryptophan can be combined with melatonin, GABA, and/or L-theanine to help you destress and wind down for a good night sleep.
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 1 or 2 Vcaps 2 to 3 times daily on an empty stomach or as directed by a health-care professional. Vitamin B6 is crucial to converting Tryptophan into serotonin. To ensure you are getting enough, take a twice daily multi-vitamin like BioSynergy Complete Daily Multi and/or Neuro Clear.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Vcaps®
Servings Per Container 60 softgels
| ONE CAPSULE PROVIDES: | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
| L-Tryptophan (Free-Form) | 1.0 g (1,000 mg) | * |
Other ingredients: Cellulose (capsule), Cellulose and Stearic Acid (vegetable source)
Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Vegetarian/Vegan product.
BioSynergy L-tryptophan is Pharmaceutical grade (USP).
Vcaps® is a registered trademark of Capsugel.
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