L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid, an important building block of proteins that your body cannot produce on its own and must get from the food that you eat or supplementation. Food such as eggs, salmon, cheese, pineapples, nuts and seeds, tofu etc. are a natural source of L-Tryptophan. L-tryptophan is needed by the body to make certain brain-signaling chemicals. Your body changes L-tryptophan into a brain chemical called serotonin and the hormone melatonin. Serotonin is a chemical messenger that’s believed to act as a mood stabilizer. It’s said to help produce healthy sleeping patterns as well as boost your mood. Melatonin is needed for healthy sleep and to promote relaxation
- Benefits:
- SUPPORT HEALTHY SLEEP: L-Tryptophan is needed to produce melatonin, the brain chemical that controls your sleep cycle
- BALANCE YOUR MOOD: L-Tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin, the feel good chemical that eases stress and regulates mood
- AIDS IN IMMUNE SYSTEM FUNCTION: The amino acid is needed to produce kynurenines, which help defend the body from germs
- PROMOTES HEALTHY CIRCULATION & NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTION: Your body converts L-Tryptophan to niacin to support blood flow and nervous system function
- HEALTHY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: In the body L-tryptophan is converted into ‘Serotonin’. When the brain has sufficient levels of serotonin, it helps to curb appetite promoting a feeling of satiety
- Contains no: preservatives, artificial color, flavor or sweetener, milk, soy, gluten, wheat, yeast or fish
- Directions: adults take one (1) to two (2) tablets 2 to 3 times daily on an empty stomach or as directed by healthcare professional