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Originally Posted by CloveApple
I've been thinking for some time about how carbs affect my mood and considering other people's anecdotal reports. I recently read Lyle McDonald's Carbohydrate Intake and Depression - Q&A and (while he doesn't directly recommend this supplement) I'm looking for information on supplementing with L-Tryptophan. I've been googling and most of what I've found is anecdotal, over my head, or a sales pitch from someplace that just happens to sell L-Tryptophan.
Also Lidtke appears to sell USP certified L-Tryptophan. Anyone have any experience with them? |
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. It increases the levels of serotonin in the brain, a neurotransmitter that, in adequate concentrations, positively effects mood and appetite. Deficiencies can cause anger, depression, increased hunger, etc. Theoretically, it should help decrease anger/depression and give a "calming" effect. I have no experience with it though.