The effect of L-tryptophan supplementation and dietary instruction on chronic myofascial pain.

Abstract

Effects of L-tryptophan supplementation and dietary manipulation were tested on patients with chronic myofascial pain around the temporomandibular joints. In this study, however, reduction of chronic pain reported in previous similar studies was not duplicated. No significant reduction in pain was noted in the groups receiving tryptophan and dietary manipulation compared with control groups.

• Authors: J W Stockstill, W D McCall Jr, A J Gross, B Piniewski
• Journal: Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) (J Am Dent Assoc) Vol. 118 Issue 4 Pg. 457-60 (Apr 1989) ISSN: 0002-8177 [Print] England
• PMID: 2708725 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)

Chemical References

• Dietary Carbohydrates
• Dietary Fats
• Dietary Proteins
• Placebos
• Tryptophan

Topics

• Dietary Carbohydrates (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Dietary Fats (administration & dosage)
• Dietary Proteins (administration & dosage)
• Double-Blind Method
• Humans
• Pain Measurement
• Patient Compliance
• Placebos
• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome (diet therapy, drug therapy)
• Tryptophan (therapeutic use)