What is Tryptophan?
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Tryptophan (l-tryptophan) is a found in most protein-based foods or dietary proteins. It is particularly plentiful in chocolate, oats, bananas, mangoes, dried dates, milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, red meat, eggs, fish, poultry, sesame, chickpeas, sunflower seeds, spirulina, and peanuts.
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How do members experience Tryptophan?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 11 | 22 | |
| Depressed mood | 9 | 6 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 2 | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 2 | 0 | |
| Anergic depression | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abnormal urine color | 1 | |
| Drowsiness | 1 | |
| Muscle cramps | 1 | |
| Skin problems | 1 | |
| Withdrawal effects | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 13 | |
| None | 18 |
Member evaluations
LifesGardener
evaluated on Jul 01, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
gravityboy
evaluated on Dec 09, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Sekhmet
evaluated on Apr 23, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for sleeplessness: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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