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Tryptophan

Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives

Also known as: l-Tryptophan
Related Remedies: 5-HTP

Found 34 oral uses for Tryptophan

  • Aggressive behavior RatingRatingRating

    Tryptophan promotes serotonin production; it has a calming and relaxing effect; elevates mood. Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Depression RatingRatingRating

    Tryptophan promotes serotonin production; it has a calming and relaxing effect; alleviates depression. Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Fibromyalgia RatingRatingRating

    Tryptophan promotes serotonin production; it has a calming and relaxing effect; alleviates general pain including neck and shoulder pain; alleviates morning stiffness and fatigue; reduces anxiety and depression; improves sleep. Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General headache RatingRatingRating

    Tryptophan promotes serotonin production; it has a calming and relaxing effect; alleviates headache and other symptoms; reduces duration and severity. Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General pain RatingRatingRating

    Tryptophan promotes serotonin production; alleviates pain. Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Insomnia RatingRatingRating

    Tryptophan promotes serotonin production; it has a calming and relaxing effect; improves sleep; reduces the time required to get to sleep and the number of awakenings. Take 1-2 g of tryptophan before bedtime, for many months.

  • Migraine headache RatingRatingRating

    Tryptophan promotes serotonin production; it has a calming and relaxing effect; alleviates headache and other symptoms; reduces frequency, duration and severity; used for prevention and treatment. Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Mood disorder RatingRatingRating

    Tryptophan regulates mood swings; alleviates tension; reduces irritability; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • PMS RatingRatingRating

    Tryptophan regulates mood swings; alleviates headache, tension and depression; reduces irritability, breast tenderness and water retention. Take 1-4 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Seasonal affective disorder RatingRatingRating

    Tryptophan promotes serotonin production; elevates mood; alleviates depression and other symptoms. Take 2-6 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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