L-Tryptophan 500 mg®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: DC

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

60 Vcap(s)

Serving Size

1–2 Vcap(s)

Servings Per Container

30

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

Not specified

Product Version

#167

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

2Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegan, Vegetarian.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Shellfish
  • Wheat
  • Soy

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1–2 Vcap(s) · 2–3 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-Tryptophan1 Gram(s)

Not Present

Other Ingredients

CelluloseCelluloseStearic Acid

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)Dairy FreeSugar Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 Vcaps 2 to 3 times daily on an empty stomach or as directed by a health care professional. Best used at bedtime.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Precautions re: Children

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

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

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid important in human nutrition for the synthesis of melatonin and serotonin, hormones regulating mood and stress response.

Formulation re: Other

L-Tryptophan helps support relaxation, sleep, positive mood and immune function. As an essential amino acid, it is not synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet.

Formulation re: Other

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Formulation re: Other

Supports relaxation Encourages positive mood Promotes restful sleep

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetarian/vegan formula

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Suitable for Vegetarians/Vegans

Formulation re: Other

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability. Made in USA

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

Vcaps is a registered trademark of Capsugel.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.

304 Dee Cee Ct., White House, TN, 37188

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

  • Analysis, nutrition, and health benefits of tryptophan

    M Friedman - International Journal of Tryptophan Research, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com

    … of some of the reported health-promoting aspects of … Here, tryptophan refers to l-tryptophan and the isomeric form … the dietary supplementation of tryptophan to healthy adults (n …

    2018402 citations
  • l-Tryptophan

    BMD Knapp, MJ Cupp, TS Tracy - … Supplements: Toxicology and Clinical …, 2003 - Springer

    … ill patients who might be of generally worse health than controls and therefore more likely to use a dietary supplement such as L-tryptophan. Of the patients identified with eosinophil …

    20035 citations
  • A systematic review of the effect of L-tryptophan supplementation on mood and emotional functioning

    AM Kikuchi, A Tanabe, Y Iwahori - Journal of dietary supplements, 2021 - Taylor & Francis

    … This systematic review includes 11 RCTs that examined the effects of TRP intake on positive and negative mood in healthy adult populations. We have targeted healthy adult men and …

    2021109 citations
  • Supplementing healthy women with up to 5.0 g/d of L-tryptophan has no adverse effects

    C Hiratsuka, T Fukuwatari, M Sano, K Saito… - The Journal of …, 2013 - academic.oup.com

    … intake of the essential amino acid L-tryptophan (L-Trp) have … Indeed, pellagra remains a public health problem in many … the nutritional requirements for L-Trp (300 mg/d in adults) (12) …

    201379 citations
  • Tryptophan intake, not always the more the better

    D Hu, J Liu, W Yu, C Li, L Huang, W Mao, Z Lu - Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023 - frontiersin.org

    … , when healthy rats were fed diets supplemented with excessive L-tryptophan (1.8%) for 3 … barrier function is impaired, so tryptophan supplementation may play a positive role by …

    202336 citations
  • Effects and side effects associated with the non-nutritional use of tryptophan by humans

    JD Fernstrom - The Journal of nutrition, 2012 - academic.oup.com

    … amounts of Trp as an amino acid supplement. The reason is not … syndrome,’’ which requires medical attention. The symptoms of … Effect of L-tryptophan on brain serotonin metabolism in …

    2012143 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2022-02-23. DSLD Label ID: 266375. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.