L-TRYPTOPHAN is an essential amino acid that serves as a precursor for the sleep hormone melatonin as well as for niacin and serotonin. Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that has a calming effect and helps modulates mood, sleep, and metabolism. L-Tryptophan is the least abundant amino acid in the American diet. Even a person on a high protein diet generally gets less than 1.5 grams a day. Supplementary L-Tryptophan may provide nutritional support for restful sleep and a positive mood

 

Suggested Use

Take one capsule daily, typically at bedtime, or more, as directed by a health care professional.

 

Serving Size: 1 Capsule

 

Servings Per Container: 90

 

Amount Per Serving

Ajinomoto TryptoPure (L-Tryptophan) 500 mg

 

Other Ingredients:

hypromellose (vegetable capsule), vegetable lubricant.

 

Warnings

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are taking medications such as SSRI’s or MAOI’s consult your health care professional before using this product. May cause drowsiness.

Tamper evident band around cap and seal on bottle. Do not use if either seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.