Every Thanksgiving, myths of the quasi-magical powers of tryptophan rise again. There’s the turkey/drowsiness myth: Eating lots of juicy turkey meat supposedly makes people feel tired because it ...

Tryptophan is often dismissed as the reason for post-Thanksgiving fatigue, but its role in human health extends far beyond the holiday table. As an essential amino acid, tryptophan is crucial for ...

The connection between diet and mental wellness has gained increasing attention in recent years, with certain nutrients emerging as key players in brain health. Among these, tryptophan stands out as a ...

Scientists have discovered that an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain could help explain why teenage girls are at greater risk of depression than boys. Specifically, researchers claim to have ...

Thanksgiving dinner is a glorious spectacle, a day when we gather with loved ones to feast like kings and queens who forgot ...

The amino acids 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and l-tryptophan are precursors of serotonin. 5-HTP is generally recommended over l-tryptophan because it crosses the blood-brain barrier at a higher rate, ...

In 1946, the World Health Organization defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Those smiles probably aren’t thanks to tryptophan. Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com Every Thanksgiving, myths of the ...