WHAT IS TRYPTOPHAN?
     Tryptophan is one of the essential amino acids. This simply means that it cannot be synthesized by the body, yet it is essential for normal growth and development. Our supply of tryptophan must be obtained from external sources. It is contained in many plant and animal proteins.

WHAT DOES TRYPTOPHAN DO?
     In addition to being an essential amino acid used to build proteins for growth and development. Supplemental tryptophan is useful in treating sleep problems, depression and anxiety orders.

HOW DOES TRYPTOPHAN WORK?
     In relatively large amounts produces an increase in the chemical serotonin for which it acts as a precursor in certain cells of the brain. Serotonin functions as a neurotransmitter. An increase in serotonin levels not only tends to induce sleep but also may be useful in the treatment of certain kinds of pain, mental depression and other behavioral conditions.

WHY WAS TRYPTOPHAN WITHDRAWN FROM THE MARKET?
     In the summer of 1989 several hundred cases of a serious blood disorder known as eosinophilia-mylagia syndrome (ems) developed in individuals who had consumed tryptophan. The FDA ordered the recall of manufactured tryptophan in any form and all dosage levels. It was later shown that the problem was not the tryptophan, but a contaminate produced in the manufacturing process. It as traced to a single manufacturer in Japan.

IS TRYPTOPHAN AVAILABLE NOW?
     Tryptophan is available again, but only by prescription on the order of your doctor. Your physician can order tryptophan through a pharmacy that specializes in compounding.

Tryptophan is available TODAY with prescription at California Pharmacy and Compounding Center. Please call 1-800-575-7776.

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