Active Ingredient:
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| Name | Tryptophan |
| 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. [MeSH] |
| Related Names/Sources | L-Tryptophan |
| Related Brands | Brands that contain this ingredient |
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