5-Hydroxytryptophan: Difference between revisions

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{{distinguish2|[[Serotonin]] ('''5'''-'''h'''ydroxy'''t'''ryptamine, '''5-HT''')}}
{{distinguish2|[[Serotonin]] ('''5'''-'''h'''ydroxy'''t'''ryptamine, '''5-HT''')}}
{{SummarySheet}}
{{SummarySheet}}
{{SubstanceBox/5-HTP}}
{{SubstanceBox/5-Hydroxytryptophan}}


'''5-Hydroxytryptophan''' (also known as '''5-HTP''' and '''oxitriptan''') is a naturally occurring chemical substance and a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of [[serotonin]] in the human body.{{citation needed}}  
'''5-Hydroxytryptophan''' (also known as '''5-HTP''' and '''oxitriptan''') is a naturally occurring chemical substance and a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of [[serotonin]] in the human body.{{citation needed}}