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2-Amino-3-(3-Indolyl)Propionic Acid
Description
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid and should be part of your daily diet. It is essential for central nervous system functions and produces serotonin that provides normal sleep patterns. Higher levels of tryptophan result in increased serotonin levels. It also acts as an appetite suppressant.
Vitamin B6 is needed for the formation of tryptophan while tryptophan is necessary for Vitamin B3 production.
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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.
Source
Complex carbohydrates are an ideal source of tryptophan. Oatmeal ranks high on the list, at 16mg per gram of protein and cooked soy beans run second, at 15mg/g. And as any sleepy, serotonin-induced individual can testify after thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, turkey is also an excellent source of this amino acid.
Additional sources of tryptophan include almonds, brown rice, cottage cheese, lima beans, peanuts (not a recommended source), pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, skim milk, soy protein.
Tryptophan is also available as part of a multi-amino acid complex and protein powder supplement. Depending on the country in which you live, tryptophan may also be available as an isolated supplement in capsule or tablet form. You may require a prescription.
Optimal Absorption
For best absorption, do not overcook food.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
It is not recommended to take a single amino acid for an extended period of time without supplementing with other amino acids as well. Long-term isolated amino acid supplementation can create an imbalance in the body.
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