L-Tryptophan 500 mg®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: Jarrow Formulas

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

60 Veggie Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

60

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 90011 15056 5

Product Version

03223TRYP PROD # 115056

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.

4Dietary Attributes

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

  • Wheat
  • 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 Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-Tryptophan500 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseWaterMagnesium StearateMicrocrystalline CelluloseSilicon Dioxide

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)No AllergiesGluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Adults take 1 capsule once a day on an empty stomach 30 minutes before sleep with water or fruit juice or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Warning: Do not take this product if you are taking any SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) or MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors). Consult a healthcare professional before using this product if you are trying to conceive, pregnant, or lactating, under the age of 18, or have a medical condition; if adverse reactions occur, discontinue use.

Precautions re: Children

Consult a healthcare professional before using this product if you are trying to conceive, pregnant, or lactating, under the age of 18, or have a medical condition; if adverse reactions occur, discontinue use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

This product is for occasional sleeplessness. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

Jarrow Formulas L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid that cannot be synthesized by the body, but must be obtained from food or supplements. L-tryptophan is converted to serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) and melatonin in the body, which plays an important role in supporting a balanced mood and restful sleep.

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegan

Formulation re: Other

Relaxation Supports production of serotonin (relaxation, balanced mood) & melatonin (sleep)

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Gluten free

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

No wheat, gluten, soybeans, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish, peanuts/tree nuts or sesame. IGEN Non-GMO tested

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

Seals/Symbols

IGEN Non-GMO tested

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

Copyright 2023 Jarrow Formulas

General Statements: All Other Content

Sleep support

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Jarrow Formulas, Inc.

Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403, USA

1-866-459-4154

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Research & Studies

  • Tryptophan As A Nutraceutical–Clinical And A Critical

    MR Suchitra, P Krubaa, S Parthasarathy - European Journal of Molecular & … - academia.edu

    … L Tryptophan is available in the commercial product as 125 mg/ capsule or 500 mg/ capsule … was lowered in preeclamptic compared with the healthy placental arteries, consistent with …

  • Successful discontinuation of chronic polypsychotropic regimen and resolution of withdrawal syndrome through nutrition and lifestyle interventions: A case …

    K Brogan, A Siefert - Adv Mind Body Med, 2019 - kajabi-storefronts-production.s3 …

    … The patient took 500-1500 mg nightly of L-tryptophan for SNRI withdrawal support (Pure … a medical disability leave. She received 0.5 mg Klonopin and restarted Lamictal at 25 mg. …

    20193 citations
  • THE MOOD CURE

    TOT CHARGE - tantor-site-assets.s3.amazonaws …

    … if it would be appropriate for you to take 5-HTP, L-tryptophan, L-tyrosine, D-phenylalanine or L-… supplements used at my clinic: 800-7339293 or consult an experienced alternative health …

  • Analysis, nutrition, and health benefits of tryptophan

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

    … Here, tryptophan refers to l-tryptophan and the isomeric form produced during food … in the absence of l-tryptophan; ie, the mice must meet the entire need for l-tryptophan from the d-…

    2018402 citations
  • … in the plasma tryptophan-to-large-neutral-amino-acids ratio attenuates the effects of L-tryptophan on gut hormones and energy intake in healthy males: a randomized …

    J Anjom-Shoae, M Hajishafiee, PCE Fitzgerald… - The American journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier

    Background L-tryptophan (“Trp”) and L-leucine (“Leu”), when administered intraduodenally, increase plasma cholecystokinin (CCK) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and stimulate …

    20253 citations
  • Health benefits of tryptophan in children and adults

    BN Nayak, HS Buttar - J. Pharm. Sci. Technol. Manage, 2015 - pharmacy.nmims.edu

    … This mini-review provides a brief overview of the role of L-tryptophan in the synthesis of serotonin, quinolinic acid, and kynurenic acid, which are critically important for neuronal …

    201512 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: 307642. 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.