Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Students within the lowest quartile of tryptophan intake had a higher risk of insomnia (OR= 1.57, p<0.05) and short sleep duration (OR= 1.19, p<0.05). Issues with sleep is an increasing problem among university young...
Tryptophan for Insomnia
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 57 children with sleep problems were given 250 mg pure tryptophan and compared to those with no tryptophan or taking 250 mg tryptophan from butternut squash seed meal. Pure tryptophan did somewhat better than the food...
Social Anxiety and Tryptophan: A Pilot Study
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a study with 45 children with sleep terrors, those taking 250mg tryptophan could significantly reduce heart rate in association to social anxiety (formerly considered "shyness"). Social anxiety disorder is one of the most...
High Glycemic Index Meal Shortens Onset of Sleep
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a small human study, researchers found that sleep time is reduced by 38.3% if a high glycemic meal (sugar and substances that convert to sugar) is consumed 4 hours before bedtime. Onset of sleep is determined by the...
L-Tryptophan and the Baby Blues
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a study with 50 pregnant women researchers found the cause of maternity blues may be due to low tryptophan levels. For first time mothers, pregnancy is a period of great expectations. The stress of caring for oneself and...
Tryptophan Relieves Sleep Terrors in Children
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study, 57 children with sleep terrors were given tryptophan and reduced night time episodes by 45.5% more than those not given tryptophan. Sleep terrors are periods of sudden waking from sleep with constant fear or...
Herbal Formula Rich in 5-HTP Decreases Appetite and Cravings
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A herbal formula with 5-HTP resulted in a 29.2% increase in feeling full in a study with 77 healthy women. An important regulator of appetite and weight control is a natural compound 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan). In the body,...
Sleep-Stress Interview, Natural Products Marketplace Magazine – Informed Opinion
By Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. This article lists natural treatments to reduce stress such as: kava kava, magnesium, L-Theanine, L Tryptophan, Relora, and Lavender. Everyone living in our modern world experiences stress, and if our ability to adequately control it...
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