L-Tryptophan 500 mg - 120 Vcaps®

Other Ingredients:  Cellulose (capsule), Cellulose and Stearic Acid (vegetable source).

Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.  Vegetarian/Vegan Product.

Warning  Keep out of reach of children.  Pregnant/lactating women, those taking anti-depressant medications (such as SSRI's or MAOI's), or those with liver disorders, consult a health care professional before using this product.  May cause drowsiness.

Disclaimers:  *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Vcaps® is a registered trademark of Capsugel.

Protocol for Life Balance™ L-Tryptophan is Pharmaceutical Grade (USP).

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet.  Keep in Bottle.

Store in a cool, dry place.  Please Recycle.

L-Tryptophan is an amino acid that is critical for neurotransmitter synthesis.  It is necessary for the production of serotonin (a neurotransmitter), melatonin (a neurohormone), and niacin (vitamin B3).  For humans, tryptophan is an essential amino acid, meaning it cannot be made by the organism and therefore must be part of its diet.  These important amino acids are building blocks in protein biosynthesis.*

Tryptophan is naturally abundant in chocolate, oats, bananas, dried dates, milk, cottage cheese, meat, fish, turkey, and peanuts.

Many people find L-Tryptophan to be a safe and reasonably effective sleep aid, probably due to its ability to increase brain levels of serotonin (a calming neurotransmitter) and/or melatonin (a sleep-inducing hormone secreted by the pineal gland in response to darkness or low light levels).*

Cautions and Interactions  A frequent side effect from high dose Tryptophan use is drowsiness; it is advisable to take L-Tryptophan in the evening and not while driving or operating heavy machinery.  Dry mouth and gastrointestinal upset are among the small number of relatively uncommon side effects.*

Tryptophan should not be used concomitantly with monoamine oxidase inhibitors/selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).  Individuals with liver cirrhosis should avoid tryptophan supplementation.

Guaranteed Quality:  This is an FDA-regulated dietary supplement that is produced in an FDA- and third party-inspected facility.  We are certified for producing dietary supplements and USDA Organic products using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).  All ingredients are quality tested to meet or exceed specifications.  Our quality team goes above and beyond standard quality control to ensure the safety and efficacy of this supplement.  We utilize advanced analytical and microbiological testing methods, with capabilities that are state-of-the-art and exceed basic lab requirements.

Disclaimers:  *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

This product contains an Ageless® anti-oxygen packet to enhance protection during storage.