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tryptophane

tryptophane

1 8.6
A substance in protein the body cannot make that it needs for growth and to make serotonin and vitamin B3
  • noun
  • /ˈtrɪptəˌfeɪn/
  • Archaic
: triptófano
  • Tryptophane is required for the production of serotonin in the body.

Examples

  • A deficiency of tryptophane can lead to problems with growth and metabolism.

  • Turkey is rich in tryptophane.

  • Many nutritional supplements contain tryptophane to support healthy sleep and mood.

  • Many people consume tryptophane supplements.

  • Tryptophane is required for the production of serotonin in the body.

  • A deficiency of tryptophane can lead to problems with growth and metabolism.

  • Many nutritional supplements contain tryptophane to support healthy sleep and mood.

Synonyms

tryptophan
vstryptophane
  • Specialized
7 7.9

A basic part of protein that the body must get from food to help growth and make important chemicals

is the same meaning but spelled differently in writing

Surface Forms

tryptophane singular
tryptophanes plural

Etymology

Tryptophane was named after the enzyme trypsin, because scientists first found it when they used trypsin to break proteins into parts. So, tryptophane is a building block of proteins that helps the body make important molecules like serotonin and niacin.