{"product_id":"natural-factors-l-tryptophan-220-mg-90-vcaps","title":"Natural Factors L-Tryptophan 220 mg (90 VCaps)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Factors L-Tryptophan 220 mg gives you 220 mg of L-tryptophan in one vegetarian capsule a day. Source of an essential amino acid for the maintenance of good health. The bottle holds 90 capsules, a three-month supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat L-Tryptophan 220 mg is licensed for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80119341. The licence also lists:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource of an essential amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssists in the building of lean muscle tissue when combined with regular weight training and a healthy balanced diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAthletic support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkout supplement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat L-tryptophan is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTryptophan is one of the nine essential amino acids. Essential means the body cannot make it, so it has to come from food or a supplement. It is the largest of the amino acids found in protein, with a double-ring side chain called an indole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkey is the food most people link to tryptophan, but chicken, eggs, cheese, milk, oats, soy, pumpkin seeds and fish contain it too. Any food with protein supplies some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L in the name marks the natural form of the molecule. Each capsule holds 220 mg of L-tryptophan as its only medicinal ingredient. The non-medicinal ingredients are carbohydrate gum, cellulose, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate, silica, stearic acid and water. The bottle front describes it as a free form amino acid, meaning a single amino acid on its own and not part of a protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitasave also carries New Roots L-Tryptophan 220 mg in a 90-capsule bottle and NOW L-Tryptophan 220 mg in a 60-capsule bottle, both at the same strength as this one, plus Life Choice L-Tryptophan in a 60-capsule bottle. Next to those, this Natural Factors bottle gives you the larger count of 90 capsules at 220 mg each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults 18 and over take 1 capsule a day. Ask a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The label also says: \"Ask a health care practitioner before use if you are taking antidepressants.\" Keep the bottle out of the reach of children. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults who want a single essential amino acid in a once-a-day capsule, including people who train and track their amino acid intake. One bottle covers about three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Factors L-Tryptophan 220 mg FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much L-tryptophan is in each capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does one bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 days at the label dose of 1 capsule a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs tryptophan an essential amino acid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The body cannot make it, so it has to come from food or a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it licensed in Canada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It bears NPN 80119341 and is licensed for sale by Health Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-factors\"\u003eNatural Factors supplements\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/l-tryptophan\"\u003eL-tryptophan range\u003c\/a\u003e. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Factors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51361094205543,"sku":"NF02863","price":19.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1709\/1189\/files\/2863-8_L-Trytophan_HGR225W_E.png?v=1794263459","url":"https:\/\/checkout.vitasave.ca\/products\/natural-factors-l-tryptophan-220-mg-90-vcaps","provider":"Vitasave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}