Dietary Supplement Label Database

L-Tryptophan 500 mg

Off market
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1-2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container 60
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
L-TryptophanL-Tryptophan (Alt. Name: 2-Amino-3-Indolylpropanoic Acid) Note: 1,000 mg1 g†
† Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose, Stearic Acid

% Daily Values for: Adults and children 4 or more years of age.

Where this label comes from

An original label of the NIH's Dietary Supplement Label Database, entered there on 25 June 2012, shown here as it was entered. The NIH's record

General information

Product name
L-Tryptophan 500 mg
Brand
Protocol For Life Balance
Barcode (UPC)
7 07359 10167 8
Net contents
120 Vcap(s)(R)
Market status
Off market
DSLD ID
10030

Classification

Supplement form
Capsule
Product type
Amino acid/Protein
Claim types on the label
All Other, Structure/Function
Intended for
Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free

Label statements

Directions: SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 Vcaps(R) daily, preferably at bedtime. For intensive use, take up to 6 Vcaps(R) daily, in divided doses, as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Precautions: All Other: Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation: Does NOT Contain: Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish, or preservatives.

Precautions: Children: Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Pregnant/lactating women, those taking anti-depressant medications (such as SSRI's or MAOI's), or those with liver disorders, consult a health care professional before using this product.

Precautions: All Other: May cause drowsiness.

Precautions: All Other: Cautions and Interactions A frequent side effect from high dose Tryptophan use is drowsiness; it is advisable to take L-Tryptophan in the evening and not while driving or operating heavy machinery. Dry mouth and gastrointestinal upset are among the small number of relatively uncommon side effects.

Precautions: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Tryptophan should not be used concomitantly with monoamino oxidase inhibitors/selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Individuals with liver cirrhosis should avoid tryptophan supplementation.

Formula: Contains: This product contains an Ageless(R) anti-oxygen packet to enhance protection during storage.

Brand information

Manufactured by: NHG, Sparks, NV

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