L-Tryptophan 500 mg®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: Protocol For Life Balance

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

120 Veg Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1–2 Veg Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

60

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 07359 10167 8

Product Version

CODE P0167B V7

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.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1–2 Veg Capsule(s) · 2 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-Tryptophan1 Gram(s)

Not Present

Other Ingredients

HypromelloseRice FlourAscorbyl PalmitateStearic Acid

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested usage: Take 1-2 capsules twice daily on an empty stomach, with final dose at bedtime, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Cautions/interactions: Tryptophan supplements may interact with CNS depressants, antidepressants (SSRIs, MAOIs), and other serotonergic agents such as St. John's Wort and 5-HTP, Consult your healthcare practitioner if you are taking medications or herbs, are pregnant/nursing, or if you have liver impairment.

Precautions re: All Other

May cause drowsiness. Do not use with alcoholic beverages or while operating heavy machinery.

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.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

How it works: L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid; therefore, it is not synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet. In the brain, tryptophan is converted into serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in feelings of well-being, calmness, personal security, and relaxation. It also plays a role in the regulation of appetite and synchronization of sleep patterns.

Formulation re: Other

Encourages Positive Mood Supports Relaxation & Restful Sleep

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non-GMO

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan

Formula re: Contains

Free-Form amino acid.

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.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Every lot of Protocol For Life Balance L-Tryptophan is tested to be free of Peak E and microbial contamination.

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.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

Protocol For Life Balance

395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA

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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

    … with l-tryptophan supplementation, which is not surprising as this study was performed in healthy … l-Tryptophan supplementation did not affect cytokine production by PBMC with placebo, …

    202430 citations
  • Serotonin, Kynurenine, and Indole Pathways of Tryptophan Metabolism in Humans in Health and Disease

    M Holeček - Nutrients, 2026 - mdpi.com

    … Many bacteria, including the genera Escherichia, Clostridium, and Bacteroides, hydrolyze TRP by tryptophanase (L-tryptophan indole-lyase) to indole, which exerts beneficial effects on …

    202613 citations
  • L-Tryptophan: Basic Metabolic Functions, Behavioral Research and Therapeutic Indications

    DM Richard, MA Dawes, CW Mathias… - International …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com

    … general healthy nutrition. While typical intake for many individuals is approximately 900 to 1000 mg daily, the recommended daily allowance for adults is estimated to be between 250 …

    2009981 citations
  • 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

    … This systematic review includes 11 RCTs that examined the effects of TRP intake on positive and negative mood in healthy adult populations. We have targeted healthy adult men and …

    2021109 citations
  • Supplementing 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
  • 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 …

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2025-08-22. DSLD Label ID: 337792. 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.