Engelsk definition
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.
Svenska synonymer
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Engelska synonymer
Levotryptophan — L-Tryptophan — L Tryptophan — Tryptophan Metabolism Alterations — Tryptan — Tryptacin — Trofan — Ardeydorm — Ardeytropin — L-Tryptophan-ratiopharm — L Tryptophan ratiopharm — ratio-Tryptophan — ratio Tryptophan — Lyphan — Naturruhe — PMS-Tryptophan — PMS Tryptophan — Optimax