Tryptophan | Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives

Tryptophan		Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives
Also known as:	l-Tryptophan
Related Remedies:	5-HTP

Description:	Tryptophan is an essential amino acid found in high-protein foods as beef, chicken, turkey, fish and dairy products. It is also found in potatoes, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, turnip, collard greens and seaweed. In the body tryptophan converts to 5-HTP and then to serotonin. Generally, it is better to use 5-HTP instead of tryptophan with adjusted dosage.

Oral Uses

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

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Oral Actions

Action - Serotonin precursor
Tryptophan is a serotonin precursor; promotes serotonin production. Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Antidepressant
Tryptophan is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Calmative
Tryptophan is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Neurotransmitter precursor
Tryptophan is a neurotransmitter precursor; increases neurotransmitter production. Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Appetite suppressant
Tryptophan is an appetite suppressant; reduces appetite. Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, before meals, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 2-3 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There are no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use it with other antidepressant drugs. For other drugs, verify it with your practitioner. It can be used with St. John's wort, Ginkgo or Kava. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or if you have asthma, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease{sssscleroderma{syphilisautoimmune disorders, {Hypertensiondiabetes, cancer or heart conditions. Safety for people with liver or kidney disease is unknown but high doses and used long periods of time may damage liver. Side effects: Digestive problems, nausea, constipation, gas, apathy, impotence and reduced sexual drive.

Available Forms

Tryptophan is available in capsule and powder form.