Posted by Mistermindmasta on November 14, 2007, at 21:53:39
In reply to What is the range dosage of Tryptophan????????????, posted by qbsbrown on November 2, 2007, at 0:38:13
>> Is Tryptophan supposed to be taken throughout the day, or just once at night?
I don't really know. Probably for depression, you should take it multiple times per day. For sleep, probably just at night.
I take around 2.5 grams L-trp per day. It's a lot smoother than 5-HTP and doesnt cause the stomach discomfort of 5-HTP. I take 1.5 grams in the morning and a gram at night and it really seems to prevent any negative moods and anger.
I suppose 6 grams wouldn't be too terribly high a dose throughout the day. But once at night seems like a high dose. But, as long as you aren't on any other meds, I don't see the harm. The only side effect I have from my 2.5 grams per day is that I seem to get shoulder and neck cramps which go away when I stop tryp and start again when I start it back up - but for the pleasant effects on my mood, it's worth it. 2.5 grams per day ends up being rather expensive, unfortunately.
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