A Vegetarian Diet Significantly Changes Plasma Kynurenine Concentrations

A Vegetarian Diet Significantly Changes Plasma Kynurenine Concentrations

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid and a precursor of a number of physiologically important metabolites, including serotonin, melatonin, tryptamine, and kynurenines. We assessed tryptophan, kynurenines, and vitamin B2 and B6, as well as biomarkers of liver function and inflammation, in a group of...

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Main Authors: Anne-Lise Bjørke-Monsen, Kristin Varsi, Arve Ulvik, Sunniva Todnem Sakkestad, Per Magne Ueland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
tryptophan
kynurenines
vegetarian
omnivore
vitamin B6
C-reactive protein
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/13/2/391

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