What is L-Tryptophan?
L-Tryptophan is a naturally occurring essential amino acid and is a precursor to other chemicals in the body such as serotonin. When there is not enough in the diet, a supplement may help to increase the levels of L-Tryptophan.
What foods contain L-Tryptophan?
Tryptophan is found naturally in many foods including chocolate, oats, fish, meat, sesame seeds, chickpeas, peanuts, rice, bananas, and milk. However, L-Tryptophan becomes less effective after cooking and processing.
L-Tryptophan is extracted from plants. 5HTP is derived from seeds.
Supplement Facts
Pack Size: 50x 500mg capsules
Description: L-Tryptophan is one of the eight essential amino acids that may be lacking in the modern diet.
Directions: Take 1 or 2 capsules, one to three times a day, or before bedtime.
L-Tryptophan | 500 mg |
% * Daily value not established | |
Other ingredients: Vegetable capsule, calcium phosphate, bibasic magnesium stearate, silica.