Abstract: Methods of increasing the tryptophan:LNAA ratio in blood of an individual are taught. Such methods are useful in managing conditions such as premenstrual syndrome, perimenopause, menopause, seasonal affective disorder, stress, or depression. The methods include orally administering specific doses of a carbohydrate blend combined with high tryptophan containing proteins.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 13, 2003
Date of Patent:
June 20, 2006
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Bruce Leslie Hayes, Alice Lyles Burkes, Mary Lynn Stoeckle, Donald Lee Hughes, Carl Gordon Kindberg, Denise Jean Bien