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n. - An amino acid that occurs in proteins.

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  • In plants, the tryptophan is produced endogenously where in animals the tryptophan used comes from diet.
  • To make matters more interesting, tryptophan is present in many protein-rich foods, which have been found to prevent serotonin production.
  • Dairy foods contain tryptophan, which is a sleep-promoting substance.
  • Turkey contains a natural chemical called tryptophan, which we need to build proteins for our bodies.
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