NOW Foods Supplements, L-Tryptophan 500 mg, Encourages Positive Mood*, Supports Relaxation*, 60 Veg Capsules

This product is very helpful for improving sleep and mood. I highly recommend this brand and product.

I'm so glad that I found these! Best sleep of my life.

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Okay, so, I waited 3 weeks before reviewing. I wanted to see if L-Trptophan (I will call it "T" from here on in since it's shorter) worked, or even helped or did anything remotely positive towards helping me sleep better.what has not worked for me (keep in mind they may work for you):Valerian - did nada for me5 -HTP - nada as wellCatnip - supposed to be a sleep enhancer believe it or not - nopePassionflower - nopeKirkland sleeping aids - helped a wee bit but not enoughTylenol PM - ha ha..not a bitAlcohol - I really struggled with not using this to help me sleep - there were times when I would use wine but it became such a habit plus it altered my personality - please just don't...trust meMarijuana - I smoked the indica kind - supposed to help you sleep - all it did is make me think for 3 hours that my bones were uneven (is there such a concept?) anyway, I am open to perhaps the oils, I live in Vegas so it's legal hereWorked:Magnesium - helps keep me regular but I don't think it helps me sleepMeditation - Yes, if I do it - esp. right before bed - it helps quiet my mind - I am working on doing it moreMelatonin - yes, I take 10 mg at night now that I am on "T" - it's supposed to help with "T"Quitting my job and going back to school for what I love - helped A LOT but I still struggle with anxiety when I wake up during the nightWalking - or any kind of exercise that gets you to moveQuitting cigs - yes, they bring you comfort but they are a stimulant and we all know are bad for youEating cleaner - yes, ice cream is fun and so are burgers but it takes a lot to digest and that can keep you awake and or give you a restless sleepEar plugs/eye mask - cool room - no animals while you sleep (except maybe your absolute best fur baby but if they wake you up often - they go to).Tradazone - wonderful for about 3 months, then at 200 MG - it stopped working.Finally, Seroquel - at a high dose it's an anti-pyschotic but at a low dose it's been prescribed by doctors to help others sleep. This stuff is strong - I do not recommend it unless your (like I was) quality of life is so bad because of lack of sleep - even then - talk with your doctorBack to my insomnia - what's criminal (or should be) is that I do not sleep DEEPLY enough, AND it takes me like 1-3 hours to fall asleep (this is WITH Seroquel). I have spent MANY nights crying - like close to hysterics because I struggled so much with it. Of course my sleep was worse when I had to get up early and coupled withwhen I hated my job. (quit if you can - seriously).So, I have been on "T" for 3 weeks now, I will say the first week, I did not know what I was doing, I was taking "T" 4 or 5 x a day WITH food, without food etc. I think I was thinking more is more...it's not.I finally got the "TAKE WITHOUT FOOD" part and it started to work!When I say work, this does not mean I do not still take the seroquel - because I do but I take the "T" on an empty stomach about 3 X a day (meaning 2 capsules each time) which amounts to 3000 MG.My sleep is not only deeper but I do not wake up as much (I would wake up about 6X at nite...to go to the bathroom or just honestly get up because I was wide awake and was tired of tossing and turning). I slept a little under 7 hours the other day and normally? I'd be feeling really sick - I feel like I have the flu or worse if I don't sleep enough - not this time. I was FINE - not only fine but instead of feeling crummier as the day went on? I actually felt better.I really hope this stuff is the real deal. I left off ONE star because I want to update this (can I make this any longer of a review?) because this is very important to me - and I know it probably is to you - sleep is SO dang important! Most Americans do not get enough of it. Here's hoping this review helped you and that Tryptophan will help you too.

NOW Foods GABA, L-Tryptophan, 5-HTP, Taurine, I take all of these daily now. Enhances my overall mood, attitude, outlook on life, and energy levels. I simply feel better taking these supplements. Helps me through the depressing winter months.For myself, I find that these are best taken on an empty stomach with a cup of coffee in the morning, and then I won't eat for an hour afterwards. Then I might take again at around 6 PM, as I typically don't eat dinner until 8 PM.Good stuff, good quality. Repeat customer.

I’ve been using NOW Foods L-Tryptophan 500 mg for a few months, and I am truly amazed by the difference it’s made in my daily life. I’ve struggled with anxiety and irritability symptoms for years, and this supplement has been a game-changer. Since I started taking it, I’ve noticed a significant reduction in anxiety and mood swings. I feel more relaxed, focused, and less easily frustrated throughout the day.What I love most is that it doesn’t cause any drowsiness or side effects – just a natural sense of calm and well-being. The capsules are easy to take, and the 120-count bottle lasts a long time, making it a great value. If you're dealing with similar symptoms, I highly recommend giving this a try – it’s been incredibly helpful for my mental health!

L-tryptophan is a precursor to serotoninSerotonin is further converted into melatoninAs an amino acid, L-tryptophan contributes to protein synthesisL-tryptophan plays a role in supporting a healthy immune system

I've tried this a few times, with breaks in between, hoping to get a better result each time. But it's just not working for me. Rather than calm anxiety, it makes me more jittery and nervous the next day -- and caused heart palpitations. Oddly, it kept me awake and didn't help me sleep.I suspect this is something that works if your body actually needs it, or works best in exactly the right doses. I followed the directions on the bottle, and even cut back the dose a couple times to see if that would help. But it didn't. I am usually pleased with NOW products, but this one isn't for me.