Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, has been called a "natural hypnotic" for its important role in the biochemical mechanism of sleep. By providing source material for the production of serotonin--an important natural relaxant--tryptophan is a crucial component of the homeostasis process that modulates a healthy sleep wake cycle in the body. Research has shown tryptophan improves the quality of sleep and reduces sleep latency--without giving rise to the negative effects on memory and cognitive performance that are often seen in association with benzodiazepine drugs.1-3 There is also growing evidence that amino acids are involved in neurotransmitter dysfunctions related to restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements during sleep.4

The Amino Acids Analysis can reveal deficiencies of tryptophan and other amino acids which may be contributing to various sleep disturbances, thereby providing a solid basis for safe and timely replacement therapy.

Call to set up a nutritional consultation so that tests can be performed and a comprehensive strategy of lifestyle, dietary modification and nutrient supplementation can be implemented to aid you in reversing this disorder.

For an appointment, contact our office at: 800-956-7083 or 818 707-3126.

Dr. Rispoli, Ph.D., L.Ac. has had a clinical practice for over 20 years. Her programs work because she is so thorough in testing and providing a nutritional approach. Remember that the body can heal itself if given the proper nutrients.

All lab tests can be done through the mail in the privacy of your own home, except blood tests, we send you to a lab to have your blood drawn for these. After you pay for the test we mail you the kit, the results take two weeks, the test results will be mailed to us and we will call you to go over the results, its that easy! All tests include the consultation for the report of findings.

References
1 Onen SH, Onen F, Bailly D, Parquet P. Prevention and treatment of sleep disorders through regulation of sleeping habits. Presse Med 1994;23(10):485-9.
2 Spinweber CL. L-tryptophan administered to chronic sleep-onset insomniacs: late-appearing reduction of sleep latency. Psychopharmacology 1986;90(2):151-5.
3 Schneider-Helmert D, Spinweber CL. Evaluation of L-tryptophan for treatment of insomnia: a review. Psychopharmacology 1986;89(1):1-7.
4 Williams DC. Periodic limb movements of sleep and the restless legs syndrome. Va Med Q 1996;123(4):260-5.

The information herein is not intended as diagnosis, treatment or a cure. Should you have a medical condition please seek the advice of your medical doctor.