Tryptamine dosage

Tryptamine is a molecule naturally derived from tryptophan, an essential amino acid. This compound belongs to the indole alkaloid family, also found in many medicinal and traditional plants. Its biochemical structure makes it a precursor to several neurotransmitters such as serotonin and melatonin.

In the world of dietary supplements, adaptogenic plant extracts, or neuroactive formulations, tryptamine is sometimes used as an indicator of quality or standardization of extracts. Its dosage allows:

• Controlling alkaloid levels in plant extracts
• Guarantee the absence or controlled presence of compounds with neuroactive activity
• Check regulatory compliance according to the destination of the products (supplements, nutraceuticals, infusions, etc.)

Tryptamine analysis by LC-MS/MS

Tryptamine measurement is performed by liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), a reference technique for the specific quantification of low concentration molecules in complex matrices.

Advantages of the LC-MS/MS method:

• Excellent sensitivity and specificity
• Suitable for plant matrices rich in interfering compounds
• Allows accurate quantification of tryptamine even at trace levels

Analyzed matrices

YesWeLab offers the dosage of tryptamine in different matrices:

• Extracts of medicinal or aromatic plants
• Plant powders from leaves, roots or bark
• Complex nutraceutical formulations: capsules, tablets, liquid solutions
• Alcoholic infusions or macerates used in herbal medicine

Industrial applications

Tryptamine testing is aimed at players in the following sectors:

• Nutraceutical industry: standardization of formulations aimed at concentration, sleep or nervous balance
• Herbalism and phytotherapy: validation of the composition of traditional extracts based on Passiflora, Mucuna pruriens, Banisteriopsis, etc.
• Research and innovation: exploration of plants containing indole alkaloids in the context of natural product development projects

Personalized analytical services

At YesWeLab, we support you in managing your tryptamine analyses, whatever your needs:

• Selection of the laboratory adapted to your matrix and your sensitivity constraints
• Rigorous monitoring of the method, quality standards and identification of compounds of interest
• Scientific support in the event of results outside specifications or regulatory compliance to be demonstrated

Most of our partner laboratories are ISO 17025 certified and can provide, upon request, results compatible with French and European regulatory requirements.

Complete your analyses with associated services

Would you like to expand your analytical research to other indole molecules or tryptophan derivatives? YesWeLab also offers:

• Tryptophan (amino acid) dosage
• Serotonin dosage
• Melatonin dosage

For extracts for food or botanical use, you can also combine this analysis with an analysis of residual pesticides or an analysis of heavy metals .

Why choose YesWeLab?

Since 2020, YesWeLab has been facilitating access to laboratory analyses for manufacturers, formulators, and distributors in the nutraceutical, agri-food, and botanical sectors. Thanks to our digital platform, you can submit your requests, track your samples, and retrieve your results with ease.

Our commitments:

• Responsiveness and personalized support
• Large catalog of molecules, including alkaloids, polyphenols, flavonoids, amino acids
• A network of expert laboratories selected for the quality of their analytical methods

Order a tryptamine analysis

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