What are the effects of Triptophan?
Tryptophan is an amino acid that is important for building
proteins. It is essential for normal growth and nitrogen balance.
The body uses Tryptophan to make niacin which is a vitamin, and
melatonin which is a hormone. The body also uses it to make
serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in
depression and anxiety. Tryptophan can be used in the treatment of
insomnia, depression, behavioral disorders, stress, and
premenstrual syndrome (PMS).