While eggs are a good source of many nutrients, they are not particularly high in niacin. However, they do contain tryptophan ...

While tryptophan is known to be metabolized into several important compounds, including the neurotransmitter serotonin and kynurenine, a precursor of the B vitamin niacin, the study showed that ...

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid responsible for the creation of niacin, a B vitamin that helps the body turn the food we eat into energy. It’s also a substance that’s great for promoting ...

Niacin may indirectly increase tryptophan availability in the blood, aiding the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin. Magnesium may also enhance melatonin synthesis and enhance the inhibitory ...