Question 1

is tryptophan beneficial?

Accepted Answer

It can be.: Tryptophan has been noted to benefit sleep, seasonal affective disorder, enhance mood, amplify effects of antidepressants and help with premenstrual mood swings.

Question 2

what foods contain tryptophan?

Accepted Answer

A lot: Many foods contain tryptophan, an essential Amino Acid that you can only get through diet. Chicken and turkey both have tryptophan. It is required for the production of melatonin, a critical compound for our circadian sleep rhythms. Many people believe that tryptophan induces sleep, while usually it is the large fatty meals that make us feel tired and not the ingestion of tryptophan alone.

Question 3

how long do the effects of tryptophan last?

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Not sure what you me: Tryptophan is an Amino Acid present in many foods. It is also available as a supplement were it has absolutely no use. Unless you took an overdose of a health store supplement, there are no real effects. If you did overdose, it should wear off quickly unless you keep abusing it.

Question 4

what nut or seed has the highest tryptophan?

Accepted Answer

Sesame seeds: Tryptophan is highest  in sesame seeds, then sunflower seeds, then pumpkin seeds, then peanuts.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: tryptophan?

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Tryptophan : Tryptophan is an amino acid.  It is the precursor to the production of serotonin.  The GI system will convert tryptophan to 5 hydroxytrptophan to cross the blood brain barrier and then convert the 5htp into serotonin.  It does many other things in the body, but this is what it is most known for.

Question 6

how much time do the effects of tryptophan (from eating turkey) last?

Accepted Answer

Turkey: Go ahead and enjoy your turkey. Tryptophan should not do you much - if any - harm. Just don't overload yourself with turkey, and even then there is limited side effects.

Question 7

does l tryptophan need to be prescribed or can be buy over the counter?

Accepted Answer

Over counter: This is an item you can find in most "health food" stores.  It does not require a prescription.

Question 8

is tryptophan effective for sleep?

Accepted Answer

Tryptophan: Tryptophan is an Amino Acid that can be bought over-the-counter without prescription and helps some people with sleep. It is in high content in some foods such as turkey and high consumption can have the same effect. The research evidence is mixed and it does not meet the criteria of the fda for treatment of sleep problems. However, given that it is generally very safe it is probably worth a try.

Question 9

is tryptophan a sleep-inducing substance?

Accepted Answer

Herbs for sleep: In general yes.  What they say about thanksgiving turkey is true.  It is not a recommended otc herb because it can also be very harmful in high doses and years ago a tainted batch caused numerous cases of Parkinson's disease.  Hope this helps.

Question 10

is tryptophan a mood enhancing supplement?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Due to low serotonin levels it may enhance mood and improve sleep.

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