L-tryptophan
noun
L-tryp·to·phan
| \ ˈel-ˈtrip-tə-ˌfan
\
\
Definition of L-tryptophan
: the levorotatory form of tryptophan that is a precursor of serotonin and was used formerly as a dietary supplement especially to promote sleep and relieve depression
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for L-tryptophan
L-tryptophan
noun
L-tryp·to·phan
| \ ˈel-ˈtrip-tə-ˌfan
\
\
Medical Definition of L-tryptophan
: the levorotatory form of tryptophan that is a precursor of serotonin and was formerly used in some health food preparations in the belief that it promoted sleep and relieved depression — see eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome