Tryptophan supplementation induces a positive bias in the processing of emotional material in healthy female volunteers.

RATIONALE: The serotonin precursor L-tryptophan (TRP) is available as a nutritional supplement and is licensed as an antidepressant in a number of countries. However, evidence of its efficacy as the primary treatment for depression is limited, and the direct action of TRP on the symptoms of depressi...

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Main Authors: Murphy, SE, Longhitano, C, Ayres, R, Cowen, P, Harmer, C
Format: Journal article
Sprog:English
Udgivet: 2006