Optimized Tryptophan Plus®

Botanicals with Nutrients

Brand: Life Extension

CapsuleBotanical with NutrientsOn Market
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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.

4Active Ingredients

4 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Label includes a proprietary blend, so some individual amounts are not itemized.

1% Daily Value Coverage

1 ingredients report a %DV; 1 meet or exceed 100% DV.

2Dietary Attributes

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

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Niacin(Niacinamide)66 mg NE413%
L-Tryptophan1000 mg
L-Lysine(L-Lysine Hydrochloride)250 mg
Proprietary Tryptophan Plus Blend285 mg
Perluxan(Hops Cone Extract)
Rosemary Leaf Extract

Not Present

Other Ingredients

CelluloseMicrocrystalline CelluloseMaltodextrinStarchCarboxymethyl CelluloseStearateSilica

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

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

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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 citations
  • Exercise 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 citations
  • L-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 citations
  • Analysis, 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 citations
  • Harnessing 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 citations
  • Nutritional 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.