Re: Tryptophan Deficiency = my major depression?

Posted by jono_in_adelaide on December 3, 2012, at 16:58:00

In reply to Re: Tryptophan Deficiency = my major depression?, posted by Christ_empowered on December 3, 2012, at 13:32:48

The recommended daily intake (RDI) for tryptophan is: Children (2-5 years): 3mg per kg of body weight, Adults: 12.5mg per kg of body weight

Amount of tryptophan in common foods is here
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=103
As you can see, it is virtualy impossible to be feficient in tryptophan on a normal mixed diet

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