During normal daily activity, the body begins to accumulate a nucleoside known as Adenosine, which plays a critical role in stimulating the natural release of melatonin, which is responsible for inducing sleep.

Why is this important?

Before Melatonin is released, it is biosynthesised through the conversion of L-Tryptophan to 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and then finally, 5-HTP into Serotonin, before Serotonin then produces melatonin.

Which is where L-Tryptophan as a supplement comes in!

Supplementing with L-Tryptophan prior to bed may help induce sleep faster due to the upregulation of melatonin production or similarly it may also increase the quality of sleep as well.

Finally, due to its action on Serotonin, L-Tryptophan may also help support a positive mood and may even reduce potential food cravings related to emotional distress.