Tryptophan (L-Tryptophan)
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relevant articles (87 outcomes,
294 trials/studies)
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Description:
An essential amino acid that is necessary for normal growth in infants and for NITROGEN balance in adults. It is a precursor of INDOLE ALKALOIDS in plants. It is a precursor of SEROTONIN (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid). It can be a precursor to NIACIN, albeit inefficiently, in mammals.
Also Known As:
L-Tryptophan; Optimax; Ardeydorm; Ardeypharm Brand of Tryptophan; Ardeytropin; ICN Brand of Tryptophan; Kalma Brand of Tryptophan; L-Tryptophan-ratiopharm; Levotryptophan; Lyphan; Merck Brand of Tryptophan; Naturruhe; Niddapharm Brand of Tryptophan; PMS-Tryptophan; Pharmascience Brand of Tryptophan; Ratiopharm Brand of Tryptophan; Trofan; Tryptacin; Tryptan; Tryptophan Metabolism Alterations; Upsher-Smith Brand of Tryptophan; esparma Brand of Tryptophan; ratio-Tryptophan; L Tryptophan; L Tryptophan ratiopharm; PMS Tryptophan; ratio Tryptophan
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