Tryptophan

Proteins and Amino Acids Essential Amino Acids

What it is

Tryptophan is a special kind of nutrient that helps our bodies in different ways. It comes from the foods we eat, like chicken, turkey, nuts, and seeds. Tryptophan belongs to a big family of nutrients called amino acids, which are like building blocks for our bodies. They help us grow, stay healthy, and have energy. Just like how Lego pieces come in different shapes and colours to build cool things, amino acids like tryptophan come together to make sure our bodies work properly.

Health Benefits

Tryptophan is like a superhero nutrient for your body! It helps make serotonin, which is like the happy chemical in our brains. When we have enough tryptophan, it can help us feel calm and relaxed. This nutrient also plays a role in making melatonin, which helps regulate our sleep patterns.



Having plenty of tryptophan in our bodies can be good for things like improving mood and reducing feelings of stress or anxiety. It's especially helpful for promoting better sleep because of its role in making melatonin.



In terms of how it interacts with other parts of the body, think about tryptophan as working closely with your brain to keep everything running smoothly - from managing emotions to regulating sleep cycles. So basically, having enough tryptophan around means you're giving your brain some extra support to do its job well!



Overall, ensuring you get enough Tryptopha through food sources will not only benefit your mental health but also contribute towards maintaining healthy sleeping patterns by supporting the production on Melatonine – this could result into improved overall wellbeing too.

Has been shown to help with

1. Insomnia

2. Depression

3. Anxiety disorders

4. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

5. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

6. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

7.Migraine headaches

Good for body parts

1. Brain

2. Nervous system

3. Heart

4. Liver

5. Kidneys

6 .Pancreas

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