What is Hibernation ®? |
| L-Tryptophan is an amino
acid essential for normal growth and metabolism. It is a precursor to serotonin,
melatonin, and niacin. Highly recognized for more than a quarter century
for its health benefits, L-Tryptophan is beneficial for: |
- - Maintaining good health
- - Normalizing Sleep
- - Relieving Poor Moods & Irritability
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| L-Tryptophan may help support the body's natural ability for sleep and balanced moods. |
| Why should I use L-Tryptophan? |
| Plasma amino-acid profiles of hundreds of people demonstrate that L-Tryptophan
may be the amino acid most lacking our diet. No other amino acid, vitamin,
mineral, herb or drug can take the place of L-Tryptophan. L-Tryptophan
is a building block for health and is routinely added to baby food, where
it is essential for growth, and to intravenous solutions (IV’s)
where it is essential for life. |
| Sources of L-Tryptophan |
| Foods that are considered sources of L-Tryptophan are dairy products,
beef, poultry, barley, brown rice, fish, soy beans, and peanuts. Because
L-Tryptophan is the least abundant amino acid in our diet, the supplementation
of L-Tryptophan has been widely used to correct deficiencies for more
than a quarter of a century by doctors in the United States and Europe.
Psychiatrists, medical doctors, and nutritionists, alike, have long recognized
the importance of pure L-Tryptophan for maintaining good heath. |
| Is L-Tryptophan safe as a dietary supplement? |
| L-Tryptophan was a very popular sleeping aid in the U.S. until recently,
and was also used for premenstrual syndrome and mood swings. The FDA (Food
and Drug Administration) placed an Import Alert on this products in 1990
when one Japanese manufacturer sent several contaminated batches to the
US. Our supplier has been thoroughly and independently tested and provides
one of the purest L-Tryptophan products in the world today. |
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Benefits of Hibernation |
- - Reduces premenstrual symptoms
- - Relieves muscle discomfort from exercise
- - Soothes irritability
- - Supports a balanced mood
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Dosage |
Available in 500 mg capsules. Each capsule
contains 500 mg of pure, pharmaceutical-grade L-Tryptophan, USP. Capsules
are made from gelatin. L-Tryptophan is manufactured through a natural fermentation
process without the use of synthetic chemicals or toxic solvents.
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Recommended Supplementation |
When L-Tryptophan is indicated,
a common dosage is one 500 mg capsule for every 50 lbs of body weight,
at bedtime, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Dosage may be reduced as sleep improves. When indicated, allow sixty days
for optimal results. With any new supplement, it is best to start with
a low dose and work up to the desired dose gradually. Also, because several
other amino acids may compete with L-Tryptophan for absorption, it is
best taken with water or a snack containing minimal protein. Do not
exceed six capsules (three grams) per day unless directed by your doctor.
Although some symptoms of an L-Tryptophan deficiency may
disappear quickly, others may take time to show improvement. Essential
amino acids are involved in a myriad of structural proteins and enzymes,
as well as neurotransmitters, and so replacement may take time. |
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L-Tryptophan and Brain Function |
| As long as we can remember, medical researchers
have insisted that when nerve cells die they are not replaced. But today,
in laboratories around the world, this belief is being proven wrong, and
we find that the brain, like every other organ in the body, can and does
grow new cells. Of great interest to researchers is the hippocampus, the
region of the brain that is associated with learning and memory loss. Researchers
at Princeton University have focused on factors that can actually stimulate
cell growth in the hippocampus region of the brain. Perhaps the most promising
of these factors is the neurotransmitter, serotonin, the natural metabolite
of L-Tryptophan. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
| Where does L-Tryptophan come from? |
| Tryptophan is produced in a laboratory by means of a
complex fermentation process that produces the L-Tryptophan molecule. It
is a closely guarded process that only a few labs in the world are capable
of and are found primarily in Japan and China. |
| Is L-Tryptophan the ONLY ingredient in these capsules? |
| Our product has no ingredients or incipients added, it is a pure, quality L-tryptophan. |
| Can you take other medications with L-Tryptophan? |
| Consult your physician if you are taking any other
medications. |
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*These claims have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Consult your health care professional before using this product.
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