Home › Herb Database › Tryptophan
About Tryptophan
Plant: L-Tryptophan (essential amino acid)
A direct precursor to serotonin and melatonin. Used as baseline neuroborreliosis support alongside Gou teng, and separately helpful for the low mood that often accompanies chronic Borrelia infection.
Reference dosing
| Dosing | 1,500mg, 3 times daily. |
Not documented as a standard alcohol tincture ratio in the source material — dosed as capsules/extract instead.
Never combine with 5-HTP — both regulate the same pathway.
These are figures from the sources used on this site. They are not a prescription. Follow the product label and your prescriber.
Safety and cautions
Contraindications: Never combine with 5-HTP — both regulate the same serotonin pathway; combining them is redundant, not additive.
Herbs can interact with prescription medicines and other supplements. Check with your prescriber or pharmacist first, and do not use herbs in pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless a doctor agrees.
Information last checked: 6 November 2026.
Symptoms linked to this herb
Traditional uses from our symptom map. Not medical advice.
Add to My ProtocolAll herbsSee what the app does
Educational only, not medical advice. See the disclaimer.