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Tryptophane

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Tryptophan

L-Tryptophan is a neutral, genetically coded amino acid. It is essential in human nutrition.

 

Symbol

trp w

Molecular formula

C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂

Molecular weight

204.23

Isoelectric point (pH)

5.89

CAS Registry Number

73-22-3

3D Molecular Model

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Burkhard Kirste, 1994-08-23, 1998-02-02

 

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The Truth about Tryptophan/5-HTP By: Allan N. Spreen, MD, The Nutrition Physician Discussing tryptophan is always a sore subject for me. It is a major example of how we've lost our right to decide what we want to put in our bodies, especially concerning natural substances. That's really scary. I guess turkey should be illegal. Tryptophan is a natural amino acid that's found there (among other foods). Yet we've been told that l-tryptophan is toxic. Originally it was available, very cheaply, in any HF store. Then an episode occurred wherein a (single) manufacturer tried a shortcut that caused a toxic problem from contamination. It was evident, however, from early on, that any trouble from tryptophan was traceable back to this one company. Tryptophan had been used for years, in very high doses, with no ill effects (prescription drugs should be so lucky!). Unfortunately, the syndrome caused by the contaminant was, in some cases, serious. All tryptophan was pulled from the market (not an illogical reaction at the very beginning). Once the problem was tracked down, however, the FDA never returned tryptophan to its normal commercial status. For a long time it was completely unavailable. Now, at least, it can be acquired by prescription only, as if it's some controlled substance. Tryptophan is involved in the formation of serotonin, and that's significant. Serotonin is needed for proper sleep patterns, control of depression, and even the ability to relax adequately. Properly applied doses of l-tryptophan were amazingly useful, both for insomnia and anxiety. At one time it became such a multi-million-dollar sales item that it was negatively impacting the sale of prescription drugs for the same symptoms. There are those, in fact, who believe the conspiracy against tryptophan was due to this fact (and I'm one of 'em). Even psychiatric professionals were using the stuff since you couldn't kill yourself with it as could be done with some prescriptions. Anyway, now that good ol' tryptophan is by prescription only (and far more expensive because of it), the public has to turn to one of its relatives for a reasonably priced solution to insomnia and anxiety. Instead of tryptophan we have 5-hydroxytryptophan, or 5-HTP. This substance can perform the same functions as tryptophan and actually tends to do it in lower doses. I still prefer the original since 5-HTP costs a bit more than tryptophan originally did and is handled just slightly differently from its precursor, but with Big Brother taking care of us, I guess that's the way it goes. All in all, 5-HTP can be worth a try if insomnia or anxiety is a problem. Ask your doc, of course, since anything that alters mood should be monitored, and especially if you're on a prescription for a similar symptom. Good Health, Allan N. Spreen, MD "The Nutrition Physician"   Dr. Spreen is a nutritionally-oriented medical doctor in practice for over a decade before concentrating on nutritional writing. He is known for his original "Nutrition Physician" on-line sites for both America Online and iVillage's 'The Women's Network', offering nutrition information directly to the public. His authored works include Nutritionally Incorrect-Why the American Diet is Dangerous & How to Defend Yourself (Woodland); Smart Medicine for Healthier Living (Avery), co-authored with Janet Zand and James LaValle: and The Menopause Diet (Woodland). A graduate of both the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Tennessee before obtaining his M.D. from East Tennessee State University, Dr. Spreen wears a second hat as a coach of competitive divers at the national and Olympic levels.

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