Posted by Larry Hoover on December 24, 2004, at 14:46:52
In reply to Re: Veterinary Tryptophan » Larry Hoover, posted by jerrympls on December 24, 2004, at 9:52:21
> Huh. I can't believe this snuck under my radar! So - let me get this straight, tryptophan is available for "regualr human" use and for "veterinary use, " the only difference being if a vendor sells it as "vet use" then they avoid red tape and FDA over their shoulders which = a cheaper product but at the same pharmaceutical grade either way? So I assume I won't be able to find this at health food stores but on the internet at places like iherb.com?
It depends on the health food store. You can certainly get it on the Internet. It is my belief that the veterinary tryptophan and pharmaceutical tryptophan are of equivalent quality. I have not analysed them.
> Also (and sorry for all the questions) I assume tryptophan helps with depression, anxiety and insomnia?
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> Thanks for the info!
> JerryYes, those are the primary effects. However, I have heard of paradoxical reactions to tryptophan, i.e. excitation and irritability.
Lar
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