Does Tryptophan help with anxiety?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 56% of 9 people who reported on Tryptophan for anxiety say it improved. 22% noticed no change and 22% say it got worse.
Anxiety: what users report
56%better9 reports · few reports
5 better2 no change2 worse
What people say about Tryptophan and anxiety
“I tried St John's Wort, Tryptofan and 5-htp. None worked, it even made the problem subtly worse.”
“With tryptophan I actually notice a more peaceful enjoyment of wakefulness, less anxiety and depression”
“I know tryptophan and carbohydrates help with this fatigue a little but tryptophan kills my appetite & sometimes motivation a little. After 2-3 days of taking tryptophan I usually start to feel anxious and obsessive”
“I tried many things to calm down and be less stressed like ashwagandha, theanine, gaba, tryptophan, passion flower... All of this supplements did not really give me an effect that is so noticeable”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong274 meta-analyses · 818 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Tryptophan.
Side effects people mention
vivid dreams 3anxiety 2prolonged effects 1emotional blunting 1emotional numbness 1
What else is Tryptophan used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count