Tryptophan
Synonyms
Ardeydorm
Ardeytropin
L Tryptophan
L Tryptophan ratiopharm
L-Tryptophan
L-Tryptophan-ratiopharm
Levotryptophan
Lyphan
Naturruhe
Optimax
PMS Tryptophan
PMS-Tryptophan
Trofan
Tryptacin
Tryptan
Tryptophan Metabolism Alterations
ratio Tryptophan
ratio-Tryptophan
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.
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