Articles by Katherine Bradley

How Much Tryptophan Per Day?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Katherine Bradley

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid needed for normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. Essential amino acids are those your body cannot produce -- you must get them from your diet. There’s no daily recommended intake for amino acids.

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How Much Vitamin D, Calcium & Magnesium Should I Be Taking?

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Katherine Bradley

The level of vitamins and minerals an individual needs on a daily basis depends to a large degree on his body, lifestyle, gender and age. For instance, individuals who are older need to take in larger amounts of the minerals calcium and magnesium to maintain good health.