Has anyone tried L-Tryptophan?

I have stumbled across a totally natural insomnia cure for myself and my husband. Now, keep in mind, this works for me. Everyone is different and particularly if you have medical concerns, it is best to double check with a doctor before trying something new.

However, I am so excited about this, I wanted to mention it because I know insomnia is a common problem and folks who frequent this thread are interested in how supplements might be beneficial in helping with health concerns.

I am very sensitive to Melatonin. Even a 1 mg. tablet makes me a little sleepy in the morning. Not sure...but I think this is unusual. From what I have read, most folks take between 1 mg. and 3 mgs. a night and do fine with this. This caused me to start to experiment.

What I ended up with:
1/4 tablet of Melatonin (.25) and
250 mgs. L-Tryptophan (I buy the Pharmaceutical Grade Quality from the health food store)
( I also take a Calcium/Magnesium Tablet at night that may help a little with this issue).

The Melatonin and the L-Tryptophan dosages I am taking are really small, but combined they work unbelievably well for me and do not leave me feeling groggy in the morning.

There was a big problem with L-Tryptophan having to do with a bad batch that caused big time health problems for people. It was removed from the market. It has now been re-introduced. There seems to still be some controversy...but less so. I will only by the pharmaceutical grade. If anyone has has any good documented info. on this...please post.

Also part of my new routine:
Some nights I take a bath with AHAVA dead sea bath salts. I found a cheaper version of this on-line, but while shopping the other day at a beauty supply shop I saw it there and the shop owner gave me a discount. It is WONDERFUL!!! The salts seem to relax the muscles.
I also put on a relaxation tape.

This routine is REALLY helping.
Better than any medication w/ no grogginess in the morning.