Amino Acid - L-Tryptophan
Marketed widely as a supplement for improved mood, relaxation, and fat loss. The reason, L-Tryptophan initiates the brain hormone Seratonin, which in turn can help regulate mood, sleep, appetite etcetera. L-Tryptophan also inititiates the production of niacin (vitamin B3).
Contraindications: Asthma, Anxiety, Headaches, Sleeplessness.
Food sources include: Meat, Dairy Products, Soy Protein, Peanuts.
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