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L-Tryptophan Powder

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
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Label Data

2 tsp
Serving Size
57
Servings
Amino acid/Protein
Product Type
0%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

950 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (70 products)

Other Ingredients

Cellulose
Claims

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Unverified All Other
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Usage: Take one or two 1/4 level teaspoons 2 to 3 times daily on an empty stomach, with final dose at bedtime, or as directed by your physician.

Warnings & Precautions

Caution: For adults only.

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

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet Enclosed.

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

Formulation Notes

Every lot of NOW L-Tryptophan is tested to be free of Peak E and microbial contamination.

Vegetarian/Vegan

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

Additional Information

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

Amino Acids

Family owned since 1968.

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.*

CODE 0263 V6

Supports Relaxation*

~ Encourages Positive Mood* ~ Promotes Restful Sleep*

Non-GMO

This product is sold by weight not volume.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Please Recycle.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 33739 00263 1
DSLD Entry Date2015-11-24
Product TypeAmino acid/Protein
FormPowder
BrandNOW
DSLD ID53458
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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