In a message dated 11/5/02 3:00:33 PM, David Harrison <[log in to unmask]
writes:

<< I know that tryptophan supplements can't be sold over the counter in the
US.
Does anyone know how to get it in the US. Can it be ordered from a web site?
 >>

Tryptophan supplements have been available for quite some time in the US with
a prescription, from compounding pharmacies. Only recently, they have become
once again legal to sell OTC. I know this for a fact, because I got some only
last week from the Life Extension Foundation.

Also, those taking 5-HTP might want to read the warning in the following
article:

<A HREF="http://www.lef.org/magazine/hotlines3.html">Life Extension Magazine
Hotlines</A>

Maddy Mason
Hudson Valley, NY