Tryptophan, happiness, bad moods and other monkeys

Let’s talk a bit about tryptophan. Do you know what it is? Or not? Is the amino acid that is responsible with the release of serotonin. And what is the serotonin, also known as the happiness hormone?Let’s start with the tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid needed for normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. It is an essential amino acid, which means your body cannot produce it — you must get it from your diet. The body uses tryptophan to help make niacin and serotonin. Serotonin is thought to produce healthy sleep and a stable mood. In order for…