tryptophan
tryptophan — noun
1. a type of amino acid that the human body cannot produce by itself, so it must co
a type of amino acid that the human body cannot produce by itself, so it must come from food sources such as meat, eggs, and dairy products; once inside the body, it helps build proteins and produces serotonin, a chemical that affects mood and sleep
Tryptophan in turkey and eggs helps the human body produce chemicals that support restful sleep.
common food sources: turkey, eggs
Owen started eating more tryptophan-rich foods after his doctor explained how they help the body produce serotonin.
A glass of warm milk before bed contains enough tryptophan to help the drinker feel calm.
Foods like chicken, fish, and pumpkin seeds are excellent natural sources of tryptophan.
文法句型
uncountable noun; not used in plural
用法筆記
Tryptophan is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form. It appears most often in discussions of nutrition, sleep science, and dietary health.