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Tryptophan Metabolism in the Gut

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that is metabolised in the brain to synthesise serotonin. Because tryptophan cannot be synthesised in humans, the diet is the only source of the amino acid. Dietary manipulation can alter mood because it changes … Continue reading →

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