NOW Foods – L-Tryptophan
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid; therefore, it is not synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet. Tryptophan is critical for the production of serotonin and melatonin, which help to support a positive mood, healthy sleep patterns, and proper immune system function. Every lot of NOW L-Tryptophan is tested to be free of peak E and microbial contamination.
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all original (verified owner) –
L-tryptophan, when taken on an empty stomach, helps the body produce serotonin. People with mood disorders may especially need this supplement. Additionally, collagen supplements have been shown to reduce serotonin in the body, making l-tryptophan supplementation even more urgent. I use it daily at bedtime. I place half a teaspoon under my tongue, then sip warm water. I swirl the warm water around my mouth, incorporating the powder, then swallow it. I believe it benefits my sleep and leaves me feeling great in the morning. I hope this helps you!
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
It definitely works. I take 1/2 tsp in water but it doesn’t dissolve too well. Mixing in a glass of water helps if you leave it for a few hours. I also take magnesium tablets before bed. I have no trouble falling asleep, but waking up too early, around 3am, so I take mine then, and I go back to sleep easily! But I’m not used to getting up early. If I have to get up early, I take it before I go to sleep. I find that I can still wake up a bit too early this way. Adding wisteria powder makes it sweet and improves the taste. It’s cheaper in powder than in pills, that’s why I’m doing this.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
Really helps lift my bouts of bad moods/depression. A quarter teaspoon mixed into my breakfast every morning – I definitely notice a difference if I run out.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
started taking it hoping to make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep, but it didn’t work for me. But I knew in advance that it works for some people, others don’t react well. I will continue to take it for a while since I take L-Tyrosine regularly and tryptophan is advised when taking it long term
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
I use it as a dietary supplement because I don’t get enough from my diet, I eat once or twice a day and probably not enough protein, it’s handy I take it in a small glass of water with L extra theanine
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
bought it because the branched chain amino acids break down in the system for added benefit. This breaks down into serotonin, melatonin and usable DMT. NOW is a good brand and the powder is easy to encapsulate. Take about an hour before bedtime. Solid packaging, I recommend.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
if i take l-tryptophan i sleep so much better and deeper very good powder but there is not so much powder in a jar and it is expensive..
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
use this powder every morning. The taste is pleasant, without sequelae. The quality and texture of the powder is fine so easy to rub inside my mouth.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
only take 1/16 (or even 1/32) of a teaspoon subliminally, usually about 30 minutes before bed, and it does a fantastic job for me. The studies undertaken were based on taking 500mg orally for 12 weeks (from memory) so taking a smaller dose but VERY effective, at least for me, I can take it for longer periods of time. Sometimes I combine it with magnesium (bis)glycinate + vit B6 and zinc and it works even better.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
If you are looking for the benefits of L-Tryptophan, this product is for you. It’s pure powder from a decent sized bottle. It doesn’t seem to mix well with water.