Does L-Tryptophan help with anxiety?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 77% of 13 people who reported on L-Tryptophan for anxiety say it improved. 8% noticed no change and 15% say it got worse.
Anxiety: what users report
77%better13 reports · few reports
10 better1 no change2 worse
What people say about L-Tryptophan and anxiety
“L-Tryptophan has given me the most relaxation / anti-anxiety out of the aminos I've tried.”
“L-tryptophan has been a game changer for my seasonal depression... Whenever I start to get that feeling of 'what's the point' I pop 2 of ND's L-tryptophan and feel so much better.”
“I've felt like I'm on a microdose of LSD that's slightly too large lol. I feel that unique uncomfortable feeling where my atoms feel like they're vibrating a bit too quickly.”
“I just started taking it at nights for sleep ... it's really a potent knock out type supplement.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong18 meta-analyses · 117 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on L-Tryptophan.
Side effects people mention
drowsiness 5vivid dreams 3death 1anxiety 1increased appetite 1
What else is L-Tryptophan used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count