L-Tryptophan 500 mg

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: HBC Protocols

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

180 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1–3 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

180

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 90011 15056 5

Product Version

Not Present

Label Analysis

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1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

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Allergen Guide

Free From

  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Gluten

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Supplement Facts

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

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-Tryptophan500 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Magnesium Stearate

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use Take 1-3 capsules on an empty stomach 30 minutes before food consumption or sleep with water or fruit juice, or as directed by your health care consultant.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Warnings: Do not take this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are taking SSRI's (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) please contact your health care professional before taking this product.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of the reach of children.

Formulation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

No wheat, no gluten, no soy, no dairy, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no nuts/tree nuts, no corn.

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Description - Pharmaceutical Grade-Highest Purity L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid It cannot be synthesized by the body. It must be obtained via food or supplements. L-Tryptophan is converted into serotonin (5-hydroxytryptomine) and melatonin in the body. It plays an important role in promoting relaxation, sleep, good mood, and may also help reduce carbohydrate cravings.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

HBC Protocols, Inc.

8205 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 472, Los Angeles, California, 90046

888.497.3742

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Research & Studies

  • 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

    … Library, and Ichu-shi according to PRISMA guidelines. As a result, 11 RCTs met the criteria … 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

    … The purpose and protocol of this study were explained to all … -vitamin supplements at least once during the previous month were excluded. All participants passed the regular medical …

    201379 citations
  • 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: 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
  • Optimizing protein quality: synergies and comparisons of single and combined alternative proteins from diverse sources

    K Broucke, S Van De Walle, M Mefleh… - … Food Research and …, 2025 - Springer

    … Threonine is also available on the market as a dietary supplement, and its intake has been associated with maintaining a healthy gut [78, 81]. All the tested alternative protein sources …

    202521 citations
  • chemotherapy regimens (World Health Organization [WHO], unpublished data), the estimated annual number of deaths from TB in the developing world is> 2,500, 000

    ALM High - Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: MMWR, 1990 - books.google.com

    … Editorial Note: On November 17, 1989, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled all dietary supplements that provided a daily dose of L-tryptophan (LT)≥ 100 mg. By March 22, …

    1990

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-07-25. DSLD Label ID: 11367. 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.