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Tryptophan is essential for the production of the B vitamin, niacin, which is vital for the brain to manufacture the key neurotransmitter, serotonin. Tryptophan is also known as a sleep-inducing amino acid. It is also known as a sleep-inducing amino acid.
Tryptophan is a precursor of key neurotransmitter serotonin, which exerts a calming effect.
It stimulates the release of growth hormones.
Tryptophan's free form is unavailable in the U.S.
It is only available in natural food sources.
Molecular Weight - 204.23
Occurence - 1.32
Tryptophan Food Sources
Seeds, nuts, and vegetables are the source of tryptophan. Bajra, barley, finger millet, colocasia, sweet potatoes, cashew nuts, mangoes, papayas, and milk are high in Tryptophan.
Tryptophan Deficiency Symptoms
Deficiency Symptoms of Tryptophan are dermatitis, excessive scaling of the skin on exposure to the sun, diarrhea, dementia and digestion problems. A deficiency of tryptophan and niacin causes pellagra.
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