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L-Tryptophan 500 mg
Amino acid/Protein30 servings
The dose here lands inside the range studies actually used.
Dose At dose vs. studied dose
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Kosher
- Halal
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
How it scores
Overall
C
Evidence
C
Dose
A
Formulation
B
What's in it, judged
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1-2 Veg Capsule(s)
30 per container
- L-Tryptophan 1,000 mg †
† Daily Value not established
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Rice Flour, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid.
Suggested Usage: Take 1-2 capsules 2 to 3 times daily on an empty stomach, with final dose at bedtime, or as directed by your physician.
Reported interactions
- Interacts with:
- Antidepressants
- Side effects:
- Eosinophilia ·Myalgia
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
Is it dosed to do anything?
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L-Tryptophan
At the studied dose2 g / day studies used 1-3 g · 5 studies
What L-Tryptophan is good for
- Heart rate responseC
Heart rate response to stress or stimulants
Cardiovascular
- Appetite controlC
Satiety and appetite control
Weight management
- Attention and focusC
Improve attention and concentration
Attention & executive function
- Executive functionC
Improve executive function
Attention & executive function
- Gut motilityC
Movement through the digestive tract
Gastrointestinal
