Amino Acids - Tryptophan - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Tryptophan helps relax the body and induce a restful sleep. It helps reduce anxiety and tension and also acts as a natural antidepressant. Tryptophan aids in weight control by reducing appetite. It may relieve alcohol related disorders and help reduce pain sensitivities.

Tryptophan and magnesium help prevent heart disorders such as coronary artery spasm, irregular heart beat, etc.

As depression involves a significant drop in mood-related serotonin levels, tryptophan can help you deal with this situation.

Tryptophan is also helpful in treating alcoholism, hyperactivity in children, insomnia, and migraine headaches and is good for normalizing central nervous system activity and function.