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tryptophan

tryptophan Tryptophan is an essential amino acid needed for normal infant growth and for nitrogen balance in adults.

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid needed for normal infant growth and for nitrogen balance in adults. In mammals it can be converted into serotonin and, less efficiently, into niacin.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Tryptophan” (D014364).
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