Description
- SUPPORTS RELAXATION/PREMIUM GRADE: An essential amino acid that is not synthesized by the body and must be obtained by diet or supplementation.
- ENCOURAGES POSITIVE MOOD/PROMOTES RESTFUL SLEEP: Critical for the production of serotonin and melatonin, which help to support a positive mood, healthy sleep patterns, and proper immune system function. Every lot tested to be free of Peak E and microbial contamination.
- CERTIFICATIONS/CLASSIFICATIONS: Soy free, nut free, vegan/vegetarian, non-GMO, egg free, dairy free, made without gluten
- GMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation).
- Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968
- During the summer months products may arrive warm but Amazon stores and ships products in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, when provided.
KEN –
Seriously though, I have a high tolerance to almost everything. I have not tried another brand other than the NOW brand and I do not intend to shop around. This is the only product that gets me to sleep when taken as I am going to bed… it’s that fast (for me). This has been FAR better than melatonin from my experience. Your mileage may vary.
Just a Guy –
Completes your Amino Acid intake if you take Collagen peptide shakes and helps you sleep.
Take at night. I like this product I subscribed to it.
CL Reader –
I’ve tried this a few times, with breaks in between, hoping to get a better result each time. But it’s just not working for me. Rather than calm anxiety, it makes me more jittery and nervous the next day — and caused heart palpitations. Oddly, it kept me awake and didn’t help me sleep.
I suspect this is something that works if your body actually needs it, or works best in exactly the right doses. I followed the directions on the bottle, and even cut back the dose a couple times to see if that would help. But it didn’t. I am usually pleased with NOW products, but this one isn’t for me.
Kumari H. –
It really worked for my anxiety, irritations. I am calmer now. And not stressing over same topic in my head. Along with modifying to a healthy lifestyle and shifting yourself from negative environment,take one tablet on alternative days. Also do not stop abruptly. Increase the gap between days before stopping completely. It will help
KathleenHemrich –
Okay, so, I waited 3 weeks before reviewing. I wanted to see if L-Trptophan (I will call it “T” from here on in since it’s shorter) worked, or even helped or did anything remotely positive towards helping me sleep better.
what has not worked for me (keep in mind they may work for you):
Valerian – did nada for me
5 -HTP – nada as well
Catnip – supposed to be a sleep enhancer believe it or not – nope
Passionflower – nope
Kirkland sleeping aids – helped a wee bit but not enough
Tylenol PM – ha ha..not a bit
Alcohol – I really struggled with not using this to help me sleep – there were times when I would use wine but it became such a habit plus it altered my personality – please just don’t…trust me
Marijuana – I smoked the indica kind – supposed to help you sleep – all it did is make me think for 3 hours that my bones were uneven (is there such a concept?) anyway, I am open to perhaps the oils, I live in Vegas so it’s legal here
Worked:
Magnesium – helps keep me regular but I don’t think it helps me sleep
Meditation – Yes, if I do it – esp. right before bed – it helps quiet my mind – I am working on doing it more
Melatonin – yes, I take 10 mg at night now that I am on “T” – it’s supposed to help with “T”
Quitting my job and going back to school for what I love – helped A LOT but I still struggle with anxiety when I wake up during the night
Walking – or any kind of exercise that gets you to move
Quitting cigs – yes, they bring you comfort but they are a stimulant and we all know are bad for you
Eating cleaner – yes, ice cream is fun and so are burgers but it takes a lot to digest and that can keep you awake and or give you a restless sleep
Ear plugs/eye mask – cool room – no animals while you sleep (except maybe your absolute best fur baby but if they wake you up often – they go to).
Tradazone – wonderful for about 3 months, then at 200 MG – it stopped working.
Finally, Seroquel – at a high dose it’s an anti-pyschotic but at a low dose it’s been prescribed by doctors to help others sleep. This stuff is strong – I do not recommend it unless your (like I was) quality of life is so bad because of lack of sleep – even then – talk with your doctor
Back to my insomnia – what’s criminal (or should be) is that I do not sleep DEEPLY enough, AND it takes me like 1-3 hours to fall asleep (this is WITH Seroquel). I have spent MANY nights crying – like close to hysterics because I struggled so much with it. Of course my sleep was worse when I had to get up early and coupled withwhen I hated my job. (quit if you can – seriously).
So, I have been on “T” for 3 weeks now, I will say the first week, I did not know what I was doing, I was taking “T” 4 or 5 x a day WITH food, without food etc. I think I was thinking more is more…it’s not.
I finally got the “TAKE WITHOUT FOOD” part and it started to work!
When I say work, this does not mean I do not still take the seroquel – because I do but I take the “T” on an empty stomach about 3 X a day (meaning 2 capsules each time) which amounts to 3000 MG.
My sleep is not only deeper but I do not wake up as much (I would wake up about 6X at nite…to go to the bathroom or just honestly get up because I was wide awake and was tired of tossing and turning). I slept a little under 7 hours the other day and normally? I’d be feeling really sick – I feel like I have the flu or worse if I don’t sleep enough – not this time. I was FINE – not only fine but instead of feeling crummier as the day went on? I actually felt better.
I really hope this stuff is the real deal. I left off ONE star because I want to update this (can I make this any longer of a review?) because this is very important to me – and I know it probably is to you – sleep is SO dang important! Most Americans do not get enough of it. Here’s hoping this review helped you and that Tryptophan will help you too.
Debra –
Very relaxing and provides a restful sleep.
I take it every night. Good quality and easy to swallow. I recommend it!
Mariangela G. –
Confiabilidade do produto
Silva. –
Marca maravilhosa
Britt –
Love now products this supplement helps me sleep and have less anxiety i really enjoy taking it , the capsules are easy to swallow and the smell is very minimal great quality , ive been taking it for about 3 years
𝓐 –
This product made me stabilize my feelings. I really need those.
I always keep going this.
Milton R. Jensen –
Always can depend on the product
Luis Valdes –
Gracias
Gwendolynn –
I bought this for when I want to go to sleep at night… When it arrived I actually mistaken it for one of my other supplements and I took it in the morning. I learned the hard way what supplement I ended up taking😅 Driving to work sure was fun! Anyways, definitely did make me very sleepy. It kicked in fast. Thankfully though I did not fall asleep behind the wheel or at work. Self control! Make sure you read your bottles!