The bovine protein α-lactalbumin increases the plasma ratio of tryptophan to the other large neutral amino acids, and in vulnerable subjects raises brain serotonin activity, reduces cortisol concentration, and improves mood under stress

C. Rob Markus*, Berend Olivier, Geert E.M. Panhuysen, Jan van der Gugten, Martine S. Alles, Adriaan Tuiten, Herman G.M. Westenberg, Durk Fekkes, Hans F. Koppeschaar, Edward E.H.F. de Haan

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Abstract

Consumption of a dietary protein enriched in tryptophan increased the plasma Trp-LNAA ratio and, in stress-vulnerable subjects, improved coping ability, probably through alterations in brain serotonin.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1536-1544
Number of pages9
JournalAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume71
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2000

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