Optimized Tryptophan Plus®
Botanicals with NutrientsBrand: Life Extension
Functions
Net Contents
90 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Serving Size
3 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
30
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
7 37870 17219 2
Product Version
L01721I
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
4 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.
Label includes a proprietary blend, so some individual amounts are not itemized.
1 ingredients report a %DV; 1 meet or exceed 100% DV.
Label states: 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
- 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: 3 Vegetarian Capsule(s) · 1 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin(Niacinamide) | 66 mg NE | 413% |
| L-Tryptophan | 1000 mg | — |
| L-Lysine(L-Lysine Hydrochloride) | 250 mg | — |
| Proprietary Tryptophan Plus Blend | 285 mg | — |
| Perluxan(Hops Cone Extract) | — | — |
| Rosemary Leaf Extract | — | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take three (3) capsules all at once before bedtime, or one capsule on an empty stomach before each meal, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Best if taken separately from protein or amino acids.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: All Other
Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Caution: Consult your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking medication for mood concerns, such as MAOIs or SSRIs.
Precautions re: All Other
Use caution before driving or operating heavy machinery.
Precautions re: Children
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions re: All Other
Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is damaged.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Precautions re: All Other
To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.
Storage
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Gluten free Non GMO LE Certified
Formulation re: Other
Sleep enhancement and stress reduction
FDA Statements
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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.
Other Label Statements
General Statements: All Other Content
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Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)
Perluxan is used by permission.
Seals/Symbols
Non GMO LE Certified
Manufacturer & Distributor
Distributor
Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33309
1-866-280-2852
Market Reference
Life Extension Tryptophan Plus Capsules
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Research & Studies
Cutting back on the essentials: Can manipulating intake of specific amino acids modulate health and lifespan?
HM Brown-Borg, R Buffenstein - Ageing research reviews, 2017 - Elsevier
… health- and lifespan and the mechanisms involved. Rodent diets containing either lower methionine content, or tryptophan… restricted intake of methionine and tryptophan are due to their …
201784 citationsExercise training restores longevity‐associated tryptophan metabolite 3‐hydroxyanthranilic acid levels in middle‐aged adults
N Joisten, M Reuter, F Rosenberger… - Acta …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
… enzymes as potential targets for healthy aging or lifespan extension, such as tryptophan 2,3-… supplementation investigated in the mouse model was more effective in lifespan extension …
20253 citationsL-Tryptophan: Basic Metabolic Functions, Behavioral Research and Therapeutic Indications
DM Richard, MA Dawes, CW Mathias… - … of Tryptophan …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
… -tryptophan, particularly L-tryptophan depletion, and on clinical trials that have been conducted using L-tryptophan supplementation. … changes in healthy adults, tryptophan depletion has …
2009967 citationsAnalysis, nutrition, and health benefits of tryptophan
M Friedman - International Journal of Tryptophan Research, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
… For example, it has been reported that the dietary supplementation of tryptophan to healthy adults (n = 35) for the study period did not result in significant changes in serum cytokine …
2018398 citationsHarnessing Dietary Tryptophan: Bridging the Gap Between Neurobiology and Psychiatry in Depression Management
AC Chehadi, E Pereira de Lima… - International Journal of …, 2026 - mdpi.com
… and glial function, further linking gut health to brain plasticity and cognition [… supplementation [291,292]. By juxtaposing data from acute Trp depletion, non-plant derived supplementation…
20265 citationsNutritional importance of tryptophan for improving treatment in depression and diabetes
DJ Haleem - 2023 - academic.oup.com
… The importance of tryptophan supplementation for … for the optimal physiological and mental functions of our body, where bioactive metabolites of tryptophan help improve human health. …
202314 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2025-04-24. DSLD Label ID: 328618. 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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