Trypophan - will it help elevate mood?

There is a lot of information available some true, some not. Here is a quote from About.com.

L-Tryptophan and Carbohydrates
L-tryptophan may be found in turkey and other dietary proteins, but it's actually a carbohydrate-rich (as opposed to protein-rich) meal that increases the level of this amino acid in the brain and leads to serotonin synthesis. Carbohydrates stimulate the pancreas to secrete insulin. When this occurs, some amino acids that compete with tryptophan leave the bloodstream and enter muscle cells. This causes an increase in the relative concentration of tryptophan in the bloodstream. Serotonin is synthesized and you feel that familiar sleepy feeling.

You will find pros and cons on this subject. You may find that what works for someone else does not work for you. Learn how to test food for yourself for a moment in time. Your body is constantly changing. Maybe at one time you need more fluids and another more protein.

Here is a book you might find useful, Your Body Doesn't Lie by , John Diamond, MD

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