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L-Tryptophan 500 mg

product on market Capsule Jarrow Formulas Safety: 100/100
100/100

This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • Limited research evidence available for ingredients
B Label Compliance Grade
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Label for L-Tryptophan 500 mg
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
60
Servings
Amino acid/Protein
Product Type
0%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

500 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (70 products)

Other Ingredients

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Water Magnesium Stearate Microcrystalline Cellulose Silicon Dioxide
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Use: Adults take 1 capsule once a day on an empty stomach 30 minutes before sleep with water or fruit juice or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: Do not take this product if you are taking any SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) or MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors). Consult a healthcare professional before using this product if you are trying to conceive, pregnant, or lactating, under the age of 18, or have a medical condition; if adverse reactions occur, discontinue use.

Consult a healthcare professional before using this product if you are trying to conceive, pregnant, or lactating, under the age of 18, or have a medical condition; if adverse reactions occur, discontinue use. Keep out of the reach of children.

This product is for occasional sleeplessness. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Formulation Notes

Jarrow Formulas L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid that cannot be synthesized by the body, but must be obtained from food or supplements. L-tryptophan is converted to serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) and melatonin in the body, which plays an important role in supporting a balanced mood and restful sleep.

Vegan

Relaxation Supports production of serotonin (relaxation, balanced mood) & melatonin (sleep)

Gluten free

No wheat, gluten, soybeans, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish, peanuts/tree nuts or sesame. IGEN Non-GMO tested

Additional Information

Store in a cool, dry place.

IGEN Non-GMO tested

Sleep support

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 90011 15056 5
DSLD Entry Date2024-01-24
Product TypeAmino acid/Protein
FormCapsule
DSLD ID307642
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

29
Research Sources
48
Avg Quality
19
Rct
5
Meta Analysis
3
Systematic Review
2
Clinical Trial
B Prebiotic and probiotic supplementation and the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway: A systematic review and meta analysis
Meta Analysis Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
B Tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan for depression
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2001 PubMed
B Tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan for depression
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2002 PubMed
B The impact of tryptophan supplementation on sleep quality: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression
Meta Analysis Nutrition reviews 2022 PubMed DOI
B No effects of acute tryptophan depletion on anxiety or mood in weight-recovered female patients with anorexia nervosa
Rct European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience 2023 PubMed DOI
C The association between tryptophan levels and postpartum mood disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis BMC psychiatry 2022 PubMed DOI
C A systematic review of the effect of L-tryptophan supplementation on mood and emotional functioning
Systematic Review Journal of dietary supplements 2021 PubMed DOI
C Comparison between Acupuncture and Nutraceutical Treatment with Migratens® in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial.
Rct Nutrients PubMed DOI
C Intake of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HEAL9 Improves Cognition in Moderately Stressed Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Study.
Rct Nutrients PubMed DOI
C Are tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan effective treatments for depression? A meta-analysis
Meta Analysis The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry 2002 PubMed
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