Precursor to metabolite: Tryptophan to 5-hydroxy tryptophan
Tryptophan is converted to 5-hydroxy tryptophan by tryptophan hydroxylase.
The pair
- Tryptophan — The dietary precursor of serotonin; a sleep/mood supplement.
- 5-hydroxy tryptophan — Serotonin precursor (5-HTP); OTC supplement, no receptor action of its own.
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