Thursday, June 20, 2013

Tryptophan and its best vegetarian sources

Tryptophan and its best vegetarian sources


The essential amino acid Tryptophan.
Tryptophan plays a key role in your mood. It makes serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter that makes you feel calm.

In it's supplement form, L-Tryptophan is used to treat insomnia, stress, anxiety and depression. It's also used to treat migraines. And, because it releases a growth hormone that burns body fat, it's used as a weight control aide.

Best Vegetarian Sources of Tryptophan

Food sources of Tryptophan include cheese (cottage, parmesan, and swiss have the highest amount), eggs, milk, nuts (especially almonds), peanuts, peanut butter, soy, Wheat germ, and sesame and pumpkin seeds.

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