noun Télécharger 🔗Partager Tryptophane An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it. Examples : "Eating a banana before bed can help you relax because bananas contain tryptophan, which the body uses to produce calming hormones. " Manger une banane avant de se coucher peut vous aider à vous détendre car les bananes contiennent du tryptophane, que le corps utilise pour produire des hormones calmantes. compound medicine substance food physiology biochemistry biology chemistry science body Chat avec IAJeu de vocabulairePratiquer la lecture