hydroxytryptophan

Definitions

noun organic chemistry A hydroxy derivative of tryptophan; especially 5-hydroxytryptophan which is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin

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CARREY: Yes, there is - well, it is vitamins but it ` s also certain elements of the brain like tyrosine and hydroxytryptophan that they ` re treating depression with now.

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CARREY: Yes, there is - well, it is vitamins but it ` s also certain elements of the brain like tyrosine and hydroxytryptophan that they ` re treating depression with now.

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CARREY: Yes, there is - well, it is vitamins but it ` s also certain elements of the brain like tyrosine and hydroxytryptophan that they ` re treating depression with now.

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CARREY: Yes, there is - well, it is vitamins but it ` s also certain elements of the brain like tyrosine and hydroxytryptophan that they ` re treating depression with now.

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