noun
- plural of tryptophan; essential amino acids found in proteins that the body cannot produce and must obtain from food
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Turkey contains high levels of tryptophans that can make you feel sleepy.
- The researcher studied how tryptophans affect serotonin production in the brain.
- Different proteins contain varying amounts of tryptophans.
- Nutritionists recommend foods rich in tryptophans for better sleep.
- The lab analyzed the tryptophans present in various plant proteins.
- Tryptophans are converted into important neurotransmitters in the body.