Amino acid/Protein

L-Tryptophan 500 mg

by Source Naturals · Capsule

Supplement facts from the label of L-Tryptophan 500 mg by Source Naturals: Iron 600 mcg, L-Tryptophan 1.5 g.

Label of L-Tryptophan 500 mg, Source Naturals
Label image: NIH DSLD · full label (PDF)
Serving size1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container20
Most servings a day on the label3
TypeAmino acid/Protein
Barcode021078019848
Label recordDSLD 273573 · entered 2023-03-22

Supplement Facts

IngredientPer serving% DVUpper limit (adults)
Iron600 mcg3%45 mg · 4% at label max
L-Tryptophan1.5 g——
└ Niacin25 mg——

Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.

On the label

For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free

Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function

Formulation re: Other: Mood, relaxation, sleep

Formula re: Contains: The essential amino acid L-tryptophan helps support relaxation, restful sleep, and positive mood. It plays a part in the synthesis of both melatonin and serotonin, hormones involved with mood and stress response and sleep/wake cycles. L-Tryptophan also supports immune functions because it is the body's precursor to the kynurenines that regulate immunity. If needed, L-Tryptophan converts to niacin

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Use: 1 capsule three times daily, between meals and preferably with fruit juice. To support restful sleep, take an additional 3 capsules before bed.

Precautions re: All Other: Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

Precautions re: Children: Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.

Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).