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Tryptopure L-Trytophan 500 MG

90 Veggie Caps

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Life Extension, Tryptopure L-Trytophan- 500 MG 90 Veggie Caps

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TryptoPure® L-Tryptophan
90 vegetarian capsules

When tryptophan is ingested as a food or supplement, it is naturally degraded by specialized enzymes in the body. The problem is activity of one of these enzymes increases with age thereby denying the brain the tryptophan it needs to produce adequate serotonin. The result of the excess degradation of tryptophan can be seen in serotonin-associated troubles, such as:

Poor sleep quality
Emotional mood and stress
Weight gain and appetite
Loss of feeling of well-being

The degradation of tryptophan in the body can be inhibited with the intelligent use of other nutrients. For instance, the amino acid lysine competes with tryptophan in the same oxidative degradation pathway. This means that in the presence of sufficient lysine, less tryptophan is broken down through oxidation.

TryptoPure® L-Tryptophan is certified pure enough to be used as an active ingredient in pharmaceutical products. This pharmaceutical-grade L-tryptophan costs more than other tryptophan raw material as it undergoes significantly more rigorous manufacturing processes to safeguard purity.

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Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 vegetarian capsule
Servings Per Container 90
Amount Per Serving
TryptoPure® L-Tryptophan (100% pure USP pharmaceuticalgrade L-tryptophan)	500 mg
Other ingredients: vegetable cellulose (capsule).
This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.

TryptoPure® is a registered trademark of Ajinomoto Company, Inc.

Dosage and Use

	Take one capsule one to three times daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
	For maximum absorption, take with six to eight ounces of water or a small amount of carbohydrate such as diluted juice.
	Take separately from food or supplements containing protein or amino acids.
	Vitamin B6 is an essential cofactor in the conversion of L-tryptophan to serotonin in the body, while niacinamide plays an important role in enabling the body to properly utilize amino acids like tryptophan. Therefore, those taking L-tryptophan may find optimal results by consuming a B-complex supplement during the day that provides at least 50 mg of niacinamide and 50 mg of vitamin B6.

Caution

Serotonin syndrome is characterized by high levels of serotonin and symptoms like confusion, sweating, agitation, nausea, involuntary muscle contractions, and racing heartbeat. Do not take L-tryptophan if you experience these symptoms. Do not take L-tryptophan in combination with other agents that increase serotonin levels in the central nervous system. Agents that increase serotonin levels can include psychiatric medications (e.g. antidepressants, lithium), migraine medications (e.g. sumatriptan), Parkinson's disease medications (e.g. carbidopa), and dextromethorphan, an over-the-counter cough suppressant.

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