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Amino Acid - L-Tryptophan


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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