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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Amino Acids > Amino Acids, Essential > Tryptophan
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Amino Acids > Amino Acids, Cyclic > Amino Acids, Aromatic > Tryptophan

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Tryptophan  

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  • Levotryptophan
  • L Tryptophan
  • L-Tryptophan

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  • 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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