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| L-Tryptophan
Mood, Relaxation, Sleep |
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Feel Good! |
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Feeling Good—It Isn't All in Your Head
Today's nutrient-deficient diets
certainly affect your body, but did you realize that they
affect your mood and brain chemistry as well? Diets that
are heavy in refined grains, sugars, and saturated fats
frequently can lead to a deficiency of one of the most fascinating
amino acids in the body: L-tryptophan. Diets lacking this
important amino acid lead to imbalances that affect mood,
ability to sleep, and ability to handle stress. L-tryptophan
is also the body's natural aid after too much exercise or
occasional monthly discomforts in women, and it helps
the body make the transition to new time zones after long
flights. Yet even with these
important
roles, L-tryptophan is lacking in many people because it
is the least abundant amino acid in the diet.
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Amino Spark
L-tryptophan is the spark that ignites the body's
production of 5-HTP and from that, serotonin, a
neurotransmitter that controls sleep, memory, learning,
the body's temperature, mood, behavior, many sexual
responses, cardiovascular functions, and endocrine
regulation. L-TRYPTOPHAN is the best alternative
for relaxation and improved mood. With the addition
of coenzyme B-6, L-TRYPTOPHAN WITH B-6 is the precursor
of melatonin, another amazing neurohormone that
controls biological rhythms, sexual organ development,
pigment metabolism, immune response, metabolism
of free radicals, mood, sleep, and cellular differentiation.
It is a primary building block of a healthy body.
This is the best alternative if you are interested
in deep, healthy sleep.
L-tryptophan or 5-HTP?
Even though L-tryptophan and 5-HTP are converted to
serotonin, widely known as the body's mood and sleep
regulator, there are differences in the two. First
is that L-tryptophan is an important amino acid that
has many functions in the body—for example, it can
be converted to niacin, or to the precursor to the
kynurenines, a family of biochemicals that help regulate
the immune system, if that is what the body needs.
These multiple functions cannot be done by 5-HTP.
Another difference is that all 5-HTP is converted
to serotonin. The body regulates the amount of L-tryptophan
that is converted to serotonin based upon the body's
needs.
Wellness Revolution
L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid; it is not
synthesized by the body, so you must obtain it through
diet or supplements. E,at a diet that includes plenty
of complex carbohydrates, raw fruits and vegetables,
whole grains, seeds, nuts, brown rice, millet, and
legumes. It is recommended to avoid alcohol, caffeine,
and processed foods and to get plenty of exercise.
Supplementing a healthy diet with Source Naturals
L-'TRYPTOPHAN and L-TRYPTOPHAN WITH B-6 are excellent
means of ensuring that you have the required amount
of this important amino acid, for a healthy body,
for restful sleep, and... to just feel good.
References:
Peters JC (1991) Tryptophan nutrition and metabolism:
an overview. Adv Exp Meet Biol;294:345-58.
Sainio E-L, et al (1996) L-tryptophan: biochemical,
nutritional and pharmacological aspects. Amino Acids
10:21-47.
Bell C (2001) Tryptophan depletion and its implications
for psychiatry. The British Journal of Psychiatry
178:399-405.
Demisch K (1987) Treatment of severe chronic insomnia
with L-tryptophan and varying sleeping times. Pharmacopsychiatry
20(6): p. 245-8.
Riemann D, et al (2002) The tryptophan depletion test:
impact on sleep in primary insomnia — a pilot study.
Psychiatry Res: Mar 15; 109(2):129-35.
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L-Tryptophan
Supplement
Facts
Serving Size: 3 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 40 |
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| Amount
Per Serving |
%Daily
Value |
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| L-Tryptophan |
1.5
g |
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| † Daily
Value not established. |
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| Other
Ingredients: gelatin
(capsule), colloidal silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate. |
| 1
capsule 3 times daily, between meals and preferably
with fruit juice. To support restful sleep, take 3 capsules
before bed. |
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| CAUTION:
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, may become pregnant, or are
taking medications such as SSRI's or MAOI's consult your health
care professional before using this product. |
| Do
not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep
out of the reach of children. |
| HYPOALLERGENIC:
Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains
no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor
or fragrance. |
‡The
above information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent
any disease. |
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