How To Get a Good Night’s Sleep with Tryptophan
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For chronic insomniacs, getting a good night’s sleep may appear to be impossible. Fortunately nature provides a natural sleep aid that is both safe and effective. L-tryptophan is an amino acid found in many foods, including turkey. Turkey is well known to cause drowsiness, and the culprit is large amounts of tryptophan. For many years L-tryptophan was the nutritional supplement of choice for chronic insomnia and depression. Those that have tried L-tryptophan can attest to its benefits:
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