Every Thanksgiving, myths of the quasi-magical powers of tryptophan rise again. There’s the turkey/drowsiness myth: Eating lots of juicy turkey meat supposedly makes people feel tired because it ...

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 ...

If you’re feeling tired, irritable, have brain fog or trouble sleeping make sure you’re paying attention to tryptophan. This time of year, we usually associate tryptophan with napping after ...

Every Thanksgiving, myths of the quasi-magical powers of tryptophan rise again. There’s the turkey/drowsiness myth: Eating lots of juicy turkey meat supposedly makes people feel tired because it ...

Tryptophan is a key amino acid in the human diet that is broken down by gut microorganisms, which convert it into multiple metabolites that have various effects on human health. A recent study ...

Serotonin is a hormone and neurotransmitter—a chemical messenger that transmits signals between nerve cells in the body. Serotonin has a positive influence on the cardiovascular system and the ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with ...