Abstract
Protein synthesis is considered the major pathway for the final utilization of amino acids, however amino acids also enter as key precursors in many other metabolic processes. For instance, the aromatic amino acids (AAA) tryptophan and tyrosine (or phenylalanine) are precursors of serotonin and catecholamines, respectively. By using AAA-enriched or AAA-deprived diets, the key role of serotonin and catecholamines in modulating some aspects of mood, cognition, social interactions and perhaps eating behaviour was demonstrated.
Keywords: Aromatic amino acids, catecholamines, diet, mood, serotonin, stress, metabolic processes, tryptophan, tyrosine
Current Nutrition & Food Science
Title: The Psychoactive Effects of Aromatic Amino Acids
Volume: 7 Issue: 1
Author(s): Alessia Ghirri, Carlo Cannella and Enrico Bignetti
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Keywords: Aromatic amino acids, catecholamines, diet, mood, serotonin, stress, metabolic processes, tryptophan, tyrosine
Abstract: Protein synthesis is considered the major pathway for the final utilization of amino acids, however amino acids also enter as key precursors in many other metabolic processes. For instance, the aromatic amino acids (AAA) tryptophan and tyrosine (or phenylalanine) are precursors of serotonin and catecholamines, respectively. By using AAA-enriched or AAA-deprived diets, the key role of serotonin and catecholamines in modulating some aspects of mood, cognition, social interactions and perhaps eating behaviour was demonstrated.
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Ghirri Alessia, Cannella Carlo and Bignetti Enrico, The Psychoactive Effects of Aromatic Amino Acids, Current Nutrition & Food Science 2011; 7 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157340111794941094
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157340111794941094 |
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