Tryptophan reviews: what real users say
We read 149 first-hand mentions of Tryptophan from health and supplement communities. 48 of them say clearly how it went — and 53% of those say it helped.
Where people say it works: sleep (84% of 31), mood (79% of 19).
Most common complaints: vivid dreams, anxiety, prolonged effects, emotional blunting, emotional numbness. All side effects →
Positive experiences
“I personally respond to tryptophan better than 5HTP...I take 1000mg of tryptophan...3x a day before meals and it helps me immensely.”
“I took DLPA every morning and tryptophan every night...Did this for 6+ months and I cured my major depression accompanied w severe anhedonia.”
“What finally helped me stay asleep was tryptophan at bedtime. With MG, sustained release melatonin, and tryptophan, I fall asleep easily, sleep through the night and wake up refreshed.”
“I take Tryptophan 140ml and magnesium citrate powder 5 grams, I implemented this 1 month ago and I feel that I rest more”
“Tryptophan is far superior for me, it genuinely gives me the feeling of wanting to 'fall' asleep”
“i started with Tryptophan and Tyrosine 500mg each and my depression was improved quite a bit probably around 70%”
Negative and mixed experiences
“2000mg allowed me to sleep for 9 hours straight for the first time in year ... The problem, deep sleep has plummeted since starting tryptophan.”
“I tried St John's Wort, Tryptofan and 5-htp. None worked, it even made the problem subtly worse.”
“1000 mg Tryptophan together, and it was the worst sleep I've had in a loooong time.”
“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 raising Serotonin using 5-htp, Tryptophan and eventually St John's Wort. No effect what so ever”
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