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Article: The Institute for Optimum Nutrition proves to be the main mover in removing the ban on Tryptophan, used by millions as a cure for insomnia.
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- Canadian Corporate News
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- March 15, 2005
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LONDON, ENGLAND, Mar 15, 2005 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX)
In 1989, a link was established between Tryptophan supplements and a fatal outbreak of Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome (EMS), and this led to legislation in 1990, following advice by the Food Standards Agency, restricting the amino acid tryptophan from being added or supplied as a supplement to foods. Tryptophan is an important supplement as it helps insomnia, and is also a great converter of serotonin, which effectively counters depression and associated ills.
The Institute for Optimum Nutrition was not convinced of the reported link between Tryptophan and EMS, as 30 million consumers had used this supplement with ...
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