L-Tryptophan Side Effects

 L-Tryptophan, CAS# 73-22-3, widely used as nutrition supplements. L-Tryptophan is widely accepted as safe food nutrition supplement in many food products. L-Tryptophan is a amino acid manufactured through fermentation, available as White to light yellow crystal powder.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported. L-Tryptophan can cause heartburn, stomach pain, belching and gas, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite in specific groups of individuals.

Suggested Dosage

As L-Tryptophan is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of L-Tryptophan for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
L-Tryptophan may have some affect on pregnant women. We recommend consumers to consult professionals before using L-Tryptophan in food of pregnant women.

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