Posted by jujube on January 23, 2005, at 10:47:12
In reply to L-Tryptophan for Insomnia, posted by ed_uk on January 23, 2005, at 10:06:46
Ed,
I have never tried tryptophan for insomnia, so I can't help you there, but I have tried another natural combination that works quite well for me. The combo I have been using is 500 mg of magnesium and 500 mg to 1000 mg of the amino acid L-Taurine, taken about 1 - 2 hours before bed. What I have read is that both taurine & magnesium stabilize cell membranes, and both exert sedative effects & inhibit the excitability of nerve cells throughout the central nervous system.
Melatonin is another option you might want to inquire about here.
I hope you get some feedback to your question.
> How effective have people found tryptophan for insomnia? What dose works best for you?
>
> Ed.
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