Tryptophan - Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Tryptophan
Cardiovascular System
Tryptophan may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients. [1]
Tryptophan (2,000 mg per day) may alleviate Restless Legs Syndrome. [2]
Immune System
Tryptophan may stimulate the production of Antibodies.
Tryptophan may reduce Inflammation. [3]
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients are often found to have low levels of Tryptophan. Tryptophan supplementation may inhibit the development of full-blown AIDS in persons infected with the HIV virus. [4]
Metabolism
Tryptophan may reduce the toxic effects of Carbon Tetrachloride on the Liver. [5]
Musculoskeletal System
Fibromyalgia patients often exhibit decreased Tryptophan transport mechanisms and often exhibit significantly lowered Tryptophan levels (indicating that supplemental Tryptophan may be of benefit to Fibromyalgia patients). [6]
Nervous System: Ailments
Tryptophan (3,000 mg per day) may reduce Aggressiveness (by stimulating the production of Serotonin). [7]
Tryptophan may help to alleviate Anorexia Nervosa (by improving Appetite). [8]
Tryptophan may alleviate some cases of Anxiety (by stimulating the production of Serotonin). [9]
Tryptophan may increase the Appetite for dietary Proteins and may decrease the Appetite for Carbohydrates (this is useful for people attempting to lose weight): [10]
Tryptophan may reduce Carbohydrate Cravings (due to Tryptophan’s role in the production of Serotonin). [11]
Tryptophan may help to prevent and treat Bulimia (due to Tryptophan facilitating the production of Serotonin). [12]
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