Tryptophan supplements?!
Question: I have been consuming a lot of hummus for the past few days and I notice that my mood is calm and that I can resist anxiety very well. I had a crisis at work today and I just dealt with it instead of getting all vulnerable and obsessive. Wow!
Then I ran across this article:
http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/03/hummus...
Looking at the nutritional content for hummus, it's not surprising: it's full of tryptophan, omega-3, and B-vitamins.
I have taken omega and B-complex supplements in the past and they haven't had the same effect on me. Could it be the tryptophan? Or do you think it's the nutritional balance of all the elements in hummus?
(There are those who will say, "you're in a good mood, you kook, you don't have to make a big deal out of it," but I just notice that I feel quite different and I am a good judge of what's happening in my body.)
Has anyone ever tried tryptophan supplements before? What do you think? What are the risks?
Thanks!
Answers: I have been consuming a lot of hummus for the past few days and I notice that my mood is calm and that I can resist anxiety very well. I had a crisis at work today and I just dealt with it instead of getting all vulnerable and obsessive. Wow!
Then I ran across this article:
http://humus101.com/EN/2007/03/03/hummus...
Looking at the nutritional content for hummus, it's not surprising: it's full of tryptophan, omega-3, and B-vitamins.
I have taken omega and B-complex supplements in the past and they haven't had the same effect on me. Could it be the tryptophan? Or do you think it's the nutritional balance of all the elements in hummus?
(There are those who will say, "you're in a good mood, you kook, you don't have to make a big deal out of it," but I just notice that I feel quite different and I am a good judge of what's happening in my body.)
Has anyone ever tried tryptophan supplements before? What do you think? What are the risks?
Thanks!
Firstly, congratulations to you for thinking for yourself and wondering why and doing the research ...... good on ya buddy !!
You are spot on so right !! I have been trying to get people to eat more foods rich in Tryptophan for so long in this forum i can't remember ............ does a brilliant of conquering the blues i reckon.
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that's used by the brain - along with B6, niacin (or niacinamide), and magesium (known as the antistress mineral) - to produce serotonin (the natural feel good drug), a neurotransmitter that carries messages between the brain and one of the body's biochemical mechanisms of sleep.
The EFA's in foods rich in omega 3's such as cold water fishes like tuna, salmon, sardines and whiting are also essential in this process to nourish the neurons that are receiving the messages from the neurotransmitters ......... so there you go, you are right again with the omega 3...
The Doctor doesn't tell you that when you go complaining of depression now does he .............. he surely should though.
Tryptophan will help induce natural sleep; reduce pain sensitivity; act as a nondrug antidepressant; alleviate migraines; aid in reducing anxiety and tension and help relieve some symptoms of alcohol-related body-chemistry disorders and aid in control of alcoholism.
Best natural food sources of Tryptophan are; cottage cheese, milk, meat, fish, turkey, bananas, dried dates, peanuts and all protein rich foods.
Best natural food sources for magnesium are: leafy and green vegies, nuts and seeds, cold water fishes such as tuna, sardines, whiting and salmon.
Best natural food sources for niacin are: the white meat of chicken, whole wheat products, roasted peanuts, fish, eggs, avoacadoes, dates, figs and prunes.
Best natural food sources for vitamin B6 are: wheat germ, fish, soybeans, brewer's yeast, cantaloupe, cabbage, blackstgrap molasses, unmilled rice, eggs, oats, peanuts and walnuts.
You even had the B complex supplement habit going on too ........ good girl !! don't stop with the B complex supplements keep them up too.
By taking a good quality multi B complex supplement including all the B's ie: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12 you will support your body in dealing with the everyday stresses life throws at us. ie: new job, new home, school studies ...... the B complex of vitamins is essential for healthy digestive, neural and immune systsem functioning.
The whole food source of tryptophan and all other vitamins, minerals amino acids etc.... will always be the most nutritious and easily assimilable form.
Take care of you?
CHEERS
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I haven't, but I know that the B vitamins are good for a healthy mind and brain functions.
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It is the combination of the B vitamins, omega and the amino acids. There are no risks tryptophan is what is in chicken and dairy that makes people tired or relaxed.
Surprising you mention this. I've had my husband on Krill Oil, Tryptophan and PS100 (Phosphatidylserine) and he's noticed an incredible difference in his enhanced "happier" mood and it's only been about 3 weeks since he's on these supplements. He's out right now on the trypoto and he thinks the slight change he's noticing is b/c of the lack of it w/the other supplements. Thanks for posting this b/c besides Turkey I didnt know what other foods contained Trypoto.