Method for improving sleep
CA 1204666 A · Owner: Massachusetts Institute Of Technology · Inventors: Wurtman, Richard J.
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This invention discloses a method for accelerating sleep onset and improving sleep quality which comprises the administration to a patient of tryptophan and an insulinreleasing carbohydrate either alone or in combination with tyrosine. The invention also describes a new combination product consisting essentially of tryptophan and a carbohydrate for accelerating onset of sleep. The amount of tryptophan is sufficient to increase serotonin levels and the amount of carbohydrate is effective to cause release of insulin. Tyrosine may also be used in the combination in an amount effective to maintain or increase brain dopamine norepinephrine levels. This method and combination product does not …
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- Granted May 20, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 20, 2003.
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