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L-Tryptophan
« on: April 23, 2007, 03:38:18 PM »
This is my new favorite supplement.  I have been taking it for a week and notice a huge increase in mood, energy and general well being.  I havent slept this well in years and my strength is up.

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2007, 03:39:52 PM »
do you take it before bed?

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2007, 03:40:22 PM »
It is a great supplement, I've been using it on and off for a few years now.. that and some B-12, you feel like a new person!

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2007, 03:48:41 PM »
do you take it before bed?
Yes.  The bottle says to take it throughout the day or to take it all at once before bed to get a good nights sleep.  I originally bought it for sleep since I have been having terrible insomnia and I dont want to resort to prescription drugs.  I didnt realize all the other benefits of it.  It was expensive but I highly recommend it.

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« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2007, 03:50:47 PM »
Yes.  The bottle says to take it throughout the day or to take it all at once before bed to get a good nights sleep.  I originally bought it for sleep since I have been having terrible insomnia and I dont want to resort to prescription drugs.  I didnt realize all the other benefits of it.  It was expensive but I highly recommend it.
i wish i could take it but i already use melatonin and i think the other stuff may be too much on top of that, sounds like great stuff though.

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2007, 04:01:19 PM »
omega 3 is the ticket for me

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2007, 04:11:44 PM »
i wish i could take it but i already use melatonin and i think the other stuff may be too much on top of that, sounds like great stuff though.
I actually stopped taking melatonin to use this stuff.  Melatonin actually gave me worse insomnia for some reason.

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2007, 06:25:04 AM »
Thanks,i'm gonna try it.

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2007, 06:30:43 AM »
Just don't take it together with BCAA, because BCAA block tryptophan.

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2007, 06:47:42 AM »
Just don't take it together with BCAA, because BCAA block tryptophan.

I usually take a couple tabs of BCAA before working out
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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2007, 06:54:04 AM »
This is my new favorite supplement.  I have been taking it for a week and notice a huge increase in mood, energy and general well being.  I havent slept this well in years and my strength is up.
Is'nt that the stuff in turkey?

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2007, 08:03:14 AM »
Is'nt that the stuff in turkey?

No you can get it in the states too  ;D

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2007, 08:05:34 AM »
No you can get it in the states too  ;D

LOL Whats up man good to see you I need a laugh.

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2007, 08:07:30 AM »
This stuff was supposed to be great but before I got a chance to try it (years ago),  it got banned because of a contaminated batch from Japan or some shit like that.  Glad to see it back on the market.


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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2007, 08:35:27 AM »
LOL Whats up man good to see you I need a laugh.

hey whats up buddy   ;D

Did you hear about that IFBB guy that got his whole left side amputated?

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #15 on: April 24, 2007, 08:51:04 AM »
hey whats up buddy   ;D

Did you hear about that IFBB guy that got his whole left side amputated?
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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #16 on: April 24, 2007, 08:51:37 AM »
hey whats up buddy   ;D

Did you hear about that IFBB guy that got his whole left side amputated?

So you saying Coleman is NOT going to compete anymore??

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #17 on: April 24, 2007, 08:55:56 AM »
Is L-Tryptophan legal?
can i pick it up in a vitamin store?

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #18 on: April 24, 2007, 08:58:14 AM »
No you can get it in the states too  ;D

hahaha awesome


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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #19 on: April 24, 2007, 09:00:43 AM »
I've megadosed on this stuff and when I came around I had 2000 posts
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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #20 on: April 24, 2007, 09:01:28 AM »
No..punchline...?

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #21 on: April 24, 2007, 09:05:40 AM »
I've megadosed on this stuff and when I came around I had 2000 posts

I highly doubt it as tryptophan makes you sleepy.

Rather take Tyrosine as a stimulant.

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #22 on: April 24, 2007, 11:55:31 AM »
Just don't take it together with BCAA, because BCAA block tryptophan.
You'll have to explain that one ::). Tryptophan is the amino acid in turkey that makes everyone sleepy after christmas dinner.
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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #23 on: April 24, 2007, 12:07:20 PM »
This is my new favorite supplement.  I have been taking it for a week and notice a huge increase in mood, energy and general well being.  I havent slept this well in years and my strength is up.

L-Tryptophan isn't available anymore by itself as a supplement (some early 90's left wing health ban shit, produced from bacteria and couple of batches were dirty)

You might be talking about 5-HTP, which is a derivative. Very good to increase your mood indeed. Raise Serotinine levels very fast. Also good for insomnia if taken  before bedtime.

My favorite combo is 50mg 5-HTP + 6mg of Melatonin, 30mins before going to bed. Knocked the fuck out!

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Re: L-Tryptophan
« Reply #24 on: April 24, 2007, 12:14:21 PM »
You'll have to explain that one ::). Tryptophan is the amino acid in turkey that makes everyone sleepy after christmas dinner.


BCAA blocks Tryptophan at the blood-brain-barrier, because the body takes BCAA to be more important. When you take the two together, tryptophan will lose to BCAA.

(Sorry i was sick the last few days and don't feel able to explain the shit in english yet. If you take the explanation in german or japanese i will do my best. Ask me again next week for an english version. I feel like Tarzan in the moment.)  ;D