Life Extension TryptoPure L-Tryptophan, 90 vegetarian capsules

TryptoPure L-Tryptophan90 vegetarian capsulesItem Catalog Number: 866 L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, which means it cannot be synthesized by the human body and therefore must be part of the diet or supplementation. The best sources for tryptophan are high protein foods such as oats, bananas, dried dates, dairy products, fish, many nuts, and poultry. Tryptophan is critical in helping your body produce proteins for muscle, hair, and skin. Unfortunately tryptophan is the least abundant amino acid in your diet. Even a person on a high protein diet gets less than 1.5 grams of tryptophan a day. What's more, when you ingest tryptophan it undergoes a process that dramatically reduces the amount actually absorbed. Some experts estimate that only 1% of the dietary tryptophan you take in reaches the brain. For some this is sufficient, but for others, low levels can adversely affect sleep, weight, and mood. Tryptophan is a precursor for serotonin. Unlike other products that indirectly influence serotonin pr...

Key Features
Nutritional Supplement Type		Amino Acids • Enzymes • L-Carnitine
Brand		Life Extension
Health Concern		Insomnia • Stress
Mg Strength per Pill or Dose		400-500 Mg • 500-600 Mg
Nutrition Type		Minerals • Nutritional Supplements
Miscellaneous
Product ID		72128414