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L-Tryptophan 500 mg

product on market Capsule NOW 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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Product Label

Label for L-Tryptophan 500 mg
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Label Data

1 Veg Capsule(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Amino acid/Protein
Product Type
0%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

1000 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (70 products)

Other Ingredients

Hypromellose Rice Flour Ascorbyl Palmitate Stearic Acid
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

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.

Warnings & Precautions

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially antidepressants such as SSRIs and MAOIs), or have a medical condition.

May cause drowsiness. Do not use with alcoholic beverages or while operating heavy machinery.

Formulation Notes

Supports Relaxation Encourages Positive Mood Promotes Restful Sleep

Non-GMO

Vegetarian/Vegan

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Crescent H (Halal)

Triangle K (Kosher)

L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid; therefore, it is not synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet. L-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.

Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.

Additional Information

Amino Acids Family owned since 1968.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

GMP Quality Assured Triangle K (Kosher) Crescent H (Halal)

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 33739 00166 5
DSLD Entry Date2024-07-25
Product TypeAmino acid/Protein
FormCapsule
BrandNOW
DSLD ID314454
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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