TravaGen 120C

Product Overview

Key ingredients

L-tryptophan: An essential amino acid and precursor to serotonin and melatonin. L-tryptophan provides gentler conversion to serotonin compared to 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) as the rate-limiting step in the synthesis of serotonin is the conversion of L-tryptophan to 5-HTP ⁽¹⁾. Serotonin is important for regulating mood and sleep-wake function ⁽²⁾.

Taurine: Neuroprotective amino acid that provides antioxidant protection and demonstrates GABA-A agonist activity ^(3-5).^† GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain important for calm and sleep ^(6-8).

L-theanine: Amino acid that acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist ⁽⁹⁾.^† Glutamatergic signaling plays a role in underlying mechanisms related to anxiousness and stress ⁽¹⁰⁾. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, L-theanine was shown to significantly reduce stress ⁽¹¹⁾.^†

Vitamins B and C: Active forms of vitamin B6, folate, B12, and C are important for serotonin synthesis ^(12-16).^†

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