L-Tryptophan
L-tryptophan is called an “essential” amino acid; it must be acquired from food. L-tryptophan is eaten as part of the diet and can be found in protein-containing foods.

Description
Overview

L-tryptophan is an amino acid that is made from plant or animal sources. L-tryptophan is known as an “essential” amino acid because the body does not produce it. L-tryptophan is important to the functions of many organs in the body. When you consume L-tryptophan, your body absorbs it and changes it to become a hormone called serotonin eventually.

Benefits

1. Treatment of the premenstrual dysphoric disorder

2. Smoking cessation

Some Application

L-tryptophan is found in meats such as turkey and chicken. It is also found in: bananas, chocolates, cheese, dried dates, milk, soy, tofu, etc.