Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, used by the brain to produce serotonin, a necessary neurotransmitter which transfers nerve impulses from cell to cell, and is chargeable for normal sleep. Tryptophan also helps combat depression and insomnia and to stabilize moods. It helps to regulate hyperactivity in children, alleviates stress, benefits the heart, aids in weight regulate as an appetite suppressant, and enhances the release of growth hormone. B-6 (pyridoxine) is necessary for the formation of tryptophan, which is required for the formation of serotonin.A lack of tryptophan and magnesium may give a contribution to coronary artery spasms or irregular heartbeats; supplementation can conceivably reduce heart attacks. L-tryptophan does not work by drugging or depressing the central nervous system, L-tryptophan simply returns normal function by being to be had for the body to use as needed. Even supposing tryptophan is found in foods, such as brown rice, cottage cheese, turkey, peanuts, and soy protein, one of the simplest ways is supplementation, since this is the only way to cross the blood brain barrier for absorption in any noticeable amount. High protein meals can depress the brain levels of L-tryptophan since they compete with more than a few other amino acids for uptake. The body will use some tryptophan to make the B-vitamin Niacin (B3), if a person is niacin deficient.Due to this fact one must take a good B-complex or multi vitamin; the inositol in the B-complex also helps with anti-anxiety and sleep normalizing properties, at the same time as the B-6 will prevent undesirable degradation of excreted tryptophan.
Suppresses appetite
Reduces body fat
Regulates mood swings