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GlossaryTryptophan

essential amino acid involved in serotonin and melatonin production

Tryptophan, also known as L-Tryptophan, is an essential amino acid that the body cannot produce on its own and must obtain from dietary sources like turkey, eggs, and dairy. It plays a crucial role in the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, and melatonin, a hormone that controls sleep-wake cycles.

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research Tryptophan Missense Mutation in the Ligand-Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor Causes Severe Resistance to 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D

47 citations , September 2002 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Research”

A mutation in the vitamin D receptor causes severe resistance to vitamin D, affecting bone health but not hair growth.

research Eosinophilic Fasciitis Associated With Tryptophan Ingestion

20 citations , February 1991 in “Archives of dermatology”

High doses of tryptophan may cause eosinophilic fasciitis.

research Tryptophan in Human Hair: Correlation with Pigmentation

16 citations , August 2000 in “Il Farmaco”

Men have more tryptophan in their hair than women, and it increases with age and is higher in darker and grey or white hair.

research Skin L-Tryptophan-2,3-Dioxygenase and Rat Hair Growth

33 citations , August 1993 in “FEBS Letters”

A new enzyme in rats may help regulate hair growth.

research Scleroderma and L-Tryptophan: A Possible Explanation of the Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome

21 citations , September 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Taking L-tryptophan supplements might cause a condition similar to scleroderma in some people, which can get better after stopping the supplement and starting corticosteroid therapy.

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