L-Tryptophan 500 mg®
Amino Acids & ProteinBrand: Doctor's Best
Functions
Net Contents
90 Veggie Cap(s)
Serving Size
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
90
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
7 53950 00126 8
Product Version
YDRB126-4
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
Label states: Vegan, Vegetarian, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free.
This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.
Allergen Guide
Free From
- Soy
- Gluten
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 Veggie Capsule(s) · 1 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| L-Tryptophan | 500 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested adult use: Take 1 capsule daily, or as recommended by a nutritionally informed physician. For optimum absorption, take separately from protein-containing foods and dietary supplements containing protein or amino acids.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Warning: Consult a physician before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.
Precautions re: All Other
May cause drowsiness.
Storage
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Formulation
Formula re: Contains
L-Tryptophan provides this essential amino acid (protein building block) that is not synthesized by the body and must be obtained in the diet or supplementation.
Formulation re: Other
It is also essential in the production of niacin, which is then metabolized into serotonin and melatonin in the brain. These neurotransmitters exert a calming effect and encourage better cognitive focus, a positive mood, and restful sleep. Helps exert a calming effect Helps encourage better cognitive focus, a positive mood, and restful sleep
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Non-GMO/Gluten free/Soy free/Vegan
Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan
Non-GMO/Gluten free/Soy free/Vegan
Formulation re: Other
Helps promote normal restful sleep, healthy mood and behavior
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)
Doctor's Best Science-Based Nutrition
Seals/Symbols
Vegan
Manufacturer & Distributor
Distributor
Doctor's Best, Inc.
Tustin, California, 92780, USA
(800) 777-2474
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Research & Studies
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 citationsA 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 citationsAnalysis, 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 citationsSerotonin, Kynurenine, and Indole Pathways of Tryptophan Metabolism in Humans in Health and Disease
M Holeček - Nutrients, 2026 - mdpi.com
… healthy individuals and various physiological and pathological conditions, as well as the use of TRP as a dietary supplement… TRP by tryptophanase (L-tryptophan indole-lyase) to indole, …
202613 citationsTryptophan: biochemical and health implications
H Sidransky - 2001 - api.taylorfrancis.com
… Overall, it becomes apparent that L-tryptophan and its … The role of L-tryptophan in health and disease has become … Dr. Sidransky has served on the editorial boards of several …
200146 citationsL-Tryptophan: Basic Metabolic Functions, Behavioral Research and Therapeutic Indications
DM Richard, MA Dawes, CW Mathias… - International …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
… uses of L-tryptophan, particularly L-tryptophan depletion, and on clinical trials that have been conducted using L-tryptophan supplementation… are necessary for general healthy nutrition. …
2009981 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2024-01-24. DSLD Label ID: 302685. 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.
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