L-Tryptophan
precursor
Summary
"Tryptophan is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins...It is essential in humans, meaning that the body cannot synthesize it and it must be obtained from the diet. Tryptophan is also a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin, the hormone melatonin, and vitamin B3."
“Tryptophan.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Oct. 2022, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophan.
Benefits
1.
serves as the precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin [1]
Deficiency Factors
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Dosage Guidelines
500
1500
mg
500
mg
3000
mg
with food
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References
1.
Richard, Dawn M, et al. “L-Tryptophan: Basic Metabolic Functions, Behavioral Research and Therapeutic Indications.” International Journal of Tryptophan Research, vol. 2, Jan. 2009, p. IJTR.S2129, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908021/, 10.4137/ijtr.s2129.
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