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2. 5-Hydroxytryptophan - Wikipedia

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   5-HTP is produced from the amino acid tryptophan through the action of the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase. Tryptophan hydroxylase is one of the biopterin-dependent aromatic amino acid hydroxylases. Production of 5-HTP is the rate-limiting step in 5-HT (serotonin) synthesis. 5-HTP is normally rapidly converted to 5-HT by amino acid decarboxylase. [1]

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   AS MENTIONED ABOVE, L-theanine may help people feel focused and calm, because science has shown that it can pass through the blood-brain barrier. Because of this potential perk, L-theanine is now ...

4. Theanine - Wikipedia

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   Theanine / ˈ θ iː ən iː n /, commonly known as L-theanine and sometimes L-gamma-glutamylethylamide or N 5-ethyl-L-glutamine, is an amino acid analogue of the proteinogenic amino acids L-glutamate and L-glutamine. It is produced by certain plants such as Camellia sinensis (the tea plant), and by some fungi.

5. Tryptophan - Wikipedia

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   Tryptophan (symbol Trp or W) [3] is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.Tryptophan contains an α-amino group, an α-carboxylic acid group, and a side chain indole, making it a polar molecule with a non-polar aromatic beta carbon substituent.

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7. The Exact Right Time to Take L-Theanine - AOL

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   L-theanine is an amino acid, a.k.a. a molecule that helps build protein in the body. It’s often talked about as being found in green tea, but it's also present in other herbal brews such as ...