Net Contents
60 Veg Capsule(s)
Serving Size
1–2 Veg Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
30
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
7 33739 00166 5
Product Version
CODE 0166B V5
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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Halal, Kosher.
This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1–2 Veg Capsule(s) · 2–3 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| L-Tryptophan | 1000 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: Take 1-2 capsules 2 to 3 times daily on an empty stomach, with final dose at bedtime, or as directed by your physician.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: Allergies
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Precautions re: Children
Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially antidepressants such as SSRIs and MAOIs), or have a medical condition.
Precautions re: All Other
May cause drowsiness. Do not use with alcoholic beverages or while operating heavy machinery.
Storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Formulation
Formulation re: Other
Supports Relaxation Encourages Positive Mood Promotes Restful Sleep
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Non-GMO
Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian/Vegan
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients.
Formulation re: Other
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Formula re: Type
Crescent H (Halal)
Formula re: Kosher
Triangle K (Kosher)
Formula re: Contains
L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid; therefore, it is not synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet. L-Tryptophan is critical for the production of serotonin and melatonin, which help to support a positive mood, healthy sleep patterns, and proper immune system function.
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Every lot of NOW L-Tryptophan is tested to be free of Peak E and microbial contamination.
Formulation re: Other
Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.
FDA Statements
FDA Statement of Identity
A 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
Amino Acids Family owned since 1968.
Seals/Symbols
GMP Quality Assured Triangle K (Kosher) Crescent H (Halal)
Manufacturer & Distributor
Manufacturer
NOW Foods
395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA
Market Reference
Now Foods L- Tryptophan 500mg 90 Veg Capsules
Natures Food Markets4.8(21)$22.49NOW Foods L- Tryptophan Relaxation Support Capsules
Vitacost.com4.6(4100)$13.46Now Foods L-Tryptophan 500 mg
Walmart - DailyVita4.6(5600)$22.41(2 pack) NOW Supplements, L-Tryptophan 500 mg, Encourages Positive Mood*, Supports Relaxation*, 60 Veg Capsules, Size: 4.35, Other
Walmart - Fruitful Yield4.6(5600)$29.72NOW Foods L- Tryptophan Double Strength 1000 mg 60 Tablets
Target4.6(1400)$22.99(2 pack) NOW Supplements, L-Tryptophan 500 mg, Encourages Positive Mood*, 120 Veg Capsules, Beige
Walmart - Fruitful Yield4.6(5600)$45.32Now L-Tryptophan 500mg 120 Vegetable Capsules
Locatel Health & Wellness Online Store4.6(4100)$17.79NOW L-Tryptophan 500 mg 60 Vegicaps
vitadvice.com4.5(2)$23.52
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Research & Studies
Oral tryptophan activates duodenal aryl hydrocarbon receptor in healthy subjects: a crossover randomized controlled trial
GH Rueda, N Causada-Calo… - American Journal …, 2024 - journals.physiology.org
… ) intake while containing less than 500 mg of l-tryptophan per day. Subjects were provided … l-tryptophan supplementation, which is not surprising as this study was performed in healthy …
202430 citationsThe FDA Ban of L-tryptophan: politics, profits and prozac
DW Manders - Social Policy, 1995 - go.gale.com
… use of amino acid nutritional supplement L-Tryptophan a few days … serotonin drugs - now among them L-Tryptophan itself - … extensive research on the medical politics of L-Tryptophan. …
199511 citationsl-Tryptophan
BMD Knapp, MJ Cupp, TS Tracy - … Supplements: Toxicology and Clinical …, 2003 - Springer
… supplements that were commercially available in the United States include Tryptophan PRN 350 mg capsules, L-tryptophan 500 mg … be of generally worse health than controls and …
20035 citationsEffects and side effects associated with the non-nutritional use of tryptophan by humans
JD Fernstrom - The Journal of nutrition, 2012 - academic.oup.com
… syndrome,’’ which requires medical attention. The symptoms of … Trp has been studied for these actions for 5 decades now and … Effect of L-tryptophan on brain serotonin metabolism in …
2012143 citationsIntraduodenal calcium enhances the effects of L-tryptophan to stimulate gut hormone secretion and suppress energy intake in healthy males: a randomized, crossover …
J Anjom-Shoae, PCE Fitzgerald, M Horowitz… - The American journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background In humans, intraduodenal infusion of L-tryptophan (Trp) increases plasma concentrations of gastrointestinal hormones and stimulates pyloric pressures, both key …
202411 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
… intake of the essential amino acid L-tryptophan (L-Trp) have … Indeed, pellagra remains a public health problem in many … the nutritional requirements for L-Trp (300 mg/d in adults) (12) …
201379 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2024-07-25. DSLD Label ID: 314454. 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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