{"product_id":"28915401","title":"NOW L-Tryptophan (20mg - 60 veg caps)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW - L-Tryptophan - 60 Veggie Capsule(s) - NPN: 80035972\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredients-list\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-tryptophan is an essential amino acid that helps the body make proteins and certain brain-signaling chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body changes L-tryptophan into a brain chemical called serotonin. Serotonin helps control your mood and sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can get all the L-tryptophan that your body needs by eating a healthy,  balanced diet. Supplement doses depend on the health condition you are trying to prevent or treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people take L-tryptophan supplements to try to help them sleep. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow levels of L-tryptophan have been seen in people with depression. Some claim up to 6 grams of L-tryptophan daily may help improve your mood or ward off mental health disorders such as depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is limited research to back these claims and studies show mixed results in supporting these claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome women take L-tryptophan supplements to try to ease mood swings due to premenstrual syndrome (PMS),  also called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The theory is that these conditions may be linked to a problem with serotonin processing in the body,  and that L-tryptophan could help that. However,  there is little evidence to show this really works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly research in people hints that L-tryptophan supplements may be helpful for: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    Obstructive sleep apnea\u003cbr\u003e    Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Dosage:  Take 1 capsule daily with meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. \u003cbr\u003eTryptophan supplementation should be avoided in depression with reversed diurnal variation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatients with liver cirrhosis should avoid tryptophan supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINGREDIENTS\u003cbr\u003eTryptophan ... 220 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon Medicinal Ingredients\u003cbr\u003eCellulose, Hypromellose, Rice flour, Stearic Acid, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NOW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45219128049711,"sku":"28915401","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/2885\/1247\/files\/733739901668_fd458bc4-ae25-455a-8ef7-8bbb9ef3d84b.jpg?v=1776628213","url":"https:\/\/mychoicenaturally.ca\/products\/28915401","provider":"My Choice Naturally","version":"1.0","type":"link"}