2-pack value set: L-tryptophan - 500 mg per daily dose (1 capsule) - 2 x 240 capsules - by Unimedica

L-tryptophan is one of the essential amino acids

Eight amino acids are indispensable for the building and functioning of our bodies. One of these is the amino acid tryptophan, bioavailable in its natural L-form as L-tryptophan. The body cannot produce it, so we must obtain it from our diet.

L-tryptophan is a precursor to niacin (vitamin B3), which plays a role in metabolism, and to the neurotransmitters serotonin (“the happy hormone”) and melatonin (“the sleep hormone”). Fat-soluble L-tryptophan can cross the blood–brain barrier and thus directly contribute to the production of these neurotransmitters in the brain, where they primarily exert their effects.

The purely plant-based L-tryptophan from Unimedica is enclosed and protected by a capsule shell of plant origin. This makes the capsules suitable for a vegan diet.

Plant-based L-tryptophan from fermentation

Unimedica L-tryptophan capsules are produced by the natural and purely plant-based fermentation of rice. No synthetic solvents or other undesirable substances are used.

Why does the body need tryptophan?

L-tryptophan is an essential aromatic amino acid that is vital for our bodies. Amino acids form proteins, the building blocks for our body’s structure, and enzymes that act as catalysts for bodily processes such as metabolism.

As a precursor to two neurotransmitters, L-tryptophan supports the formation of serotonin, the “happy hormone” that influences our mood, and is involved in the production of melatonin, the hormone that regulates our sleep–wake cycle.

Natural sources of tryptophan

Tryptophan is also found in foods such as pumpkin seeds, soybeans, cheese and turkey. However, these natural sources can vary in dosage and purity. Unimedica L-tryptophan capsules provide a concentrated and reliable source of L-tryptophan.

Each amber glass bottle contains 240 capsules, equivalent to an 8-month supply.

Vegan and free from the following additives

Vegan capsule shell made from pure plant cellulose (HPMC), free from carrageenan and PEG.
Unimedica L-tryptophan capsules are, in accordance with legal requirements, free from flavourings, colourings and stabilisers, and are non-GM, lactose-free, gluten-free and vegan.

Made in Germany

Manufactured directly in Germany in certified facilities.