L-tryptophan (Tryptan)

Description

L-tryptophan is a naturally occurring amino acid. It is an essential amino acid.

Uses

L-tryptophan is often used to overcome any challenges individuals may face when trying to fall asleep. It helps to alter the level of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin plays a significant role in sleep disorders such as insomnia. Lower levels of serotonin often makes it difficult for individuals to have regular sleep patterns. L-tryptophan is an amino acid which is a basic structure of proteins. It is referred to as an essential amino acid. This means that the human body is incapable of producing this substance and must instead ingest it as a food source. When L-tryptophan is in the body, it is converted to 5 HTP. The 5 HTP is then converted to serotonin. This helps to increase the levels of serotonin in the brain and helps individuals to sleep better.

L-tryptophan may provide other health advancements. Seek advice from a medical consultant to discover any other properties this sleep medication may have.

Dosage

Medication such as L-tryptophan are often prescribed to patients in measured doses. This is to ensure that you will benefit from L-tryptophan. You should only take L-tryptophan in an amount that has been determined to be safe.
L-tryptophan should be ingested through the mouth.

The optimal dosage for L-tryptophan has been determined to be between 1g and 2g a day. The sleep medication should be taken before retiring to bed.

L-tryptophan should be taken no more than once a day. Abstain from consuming more than a single dose of L-tryptophan at a time.

Refer to a medical expert if you have ingested more than the recommended amount of L-tryptophan or are experiencing symptoms of an overdose.

Side Effects

There are certain contradicting effects that may be produced by taking L-tryptophan. Refer to this list to discover the adverse reactions that may arise from consuming L-tryptophan:

 Anxiety
 Disorientation
 Loose bowel movements
 Fever
 Intense reflexes
 Poor coordination
 Agitation
 Excess perspiration
 Convulsing
 Nausea

Seek medical advice from a healthcare expert if you are showing any of the indicators mentioned.

Contraindications

 Notify your healthcare attendant if you have been informed that you are pregnant. There may be certain aspects of L-tryptophan that may harm an unborn child. You should also get medical advice before breastfeeding an infant.

 There are components of L-tryptophan that may trigger an allergic reaction. Look at all the ingredients in the sleep medication before you take it.

 There are certain medications that do react well when taken within the same time period as L-tryptophan. It is important to reveal to your clinician all of the medications that you may be taking in. This includes any natural substances that may be acting as supplements.

 You should not take any new drugs before first consulting a medical clinician.

 L-tryptophan can cause breathing difficulties in individuals who are suffering from specific digestive ailments.

 L-tryptophan can increase the possibility of developing diabetes in individuals who have a genetic predisposition to develop diabetes.

 L-tryptophan may be responsible for intensifying the probability of developing bladder cancer.

 L-tryptophan can cause cataracts in individuals.