Is it safe to consume high levels of tryptophan?
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While tryptophan is an essential amino acid necessary for producing serotonin and other vital compounds, the safety of consuming high levels depends on the source: food or supplements. In fact, an outbreak of a debilitating illness called eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS) in 1989 was linked to a contaminated L-tryptophan supplement, which led to a temporary FDA ban.
