L-Tryptophan 500 mg™
Amino Acids & ProteinBrand: HBC Protocols
Functions
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
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: 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
- Milk
- Egg
- Fish
- Wheat
- 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: 1–3 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 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 citationsSupplementing 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 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 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 citationsOptimizing 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 citationschemotherapy 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.
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