L-Tryptophan demonstrates an anti-depressant effect in seasonal affective disorder (SAD). - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
The effect of L-tryptophan on seasonal affective disorder.
Abstract Source:
Water Res. 2002 Sep;36(15):3821-33. PMID: 2182615
Abstract:
Serotonin has been implicated in the etiology of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The authors compared the effect of the serotonergic precursor L-tryptophan, placebo, and artificial evening light on 13 SAD sufferers. L-Tryptophan and light were associated with greater improvement than was placebo, but the antidepressant effects of L-tryptophan and light were not significantly different.
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Tryptophan : CK(281) : AC(34)
Diseases : Seasonal Affective Disorder : CK(80) : AC(8)
