As people grow older, the same brain chemistry that once supported sharp thinking and stable mood can quietly start to work against them. A new wave of research is revealing how a single amino acid, ...

Tryptophan does far more than help us sleep—it fuels brain chemistry, energy production, and mood-regulating ...

Elevated tryptophan metabolism correlates with improved csDMARD response, reduced inflammation, and better clinical outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Multiomics analysis identified ...

A research team presents an overview of recent advances in the microbial biosynthesis of L-tryptophan (L-Trp) and its ...

Microbiome dysbiosis—changes in the composition of gut microbes that alter the metabolites present—has long been implicated in playing a causative role in the pathophysiology of autism spectrum ...

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 ...

Are you looking for foods that can help you improve your sleep, regulate your mood, and keep your appetite in check? Well, the best foods high in tryptophan can do just that. Tryptophan is an ...