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Tryptophan depletion in normal volunteers produces selective impairments in learning and memory.
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The amino-acid L-tryptophan is essential in the synthesis of brain serotonin, and its depletion can lead to a widespread reduction in central serotonergic activity. A placebo-controlled cross-over within-subjects design (n = 12) examined the effects of tryptophan depletion on human cognitive performance. A low-tryptophan (low-TRP) drink successfully reduced the levels of plasma and total free tryptophan. Computerized tests of memory, learning and executive function revealed selective and non-...
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- Publication status:
- Published
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- Journal:
- Neuropharmacology
- Volume:
- 33
- Issue:
- 3-4
- Pages:
- 575-588
- Publication date:
- 1994-03-01
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1873-7064
- ISSN:
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0028-3908
- Source identifiers:
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112359
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- English
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- Pubs id:
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- Deposit date:
- 2012-12-19
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- Copyright date:
- 1994
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