Chapter 25.6, Problem 25.6CIAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The essential amino called known as “nature’s Prozac” has to be determined with stating the symptoms in deficiencies of it.

Concept introduction:

Amino acids are nutritionally classified into three groups,

• Nonessential amino acids
• Conditional amino acids
• Essential amino acids.

Essential amino acids are those in which our body cannot produce them through the biochemical machinery we possess therefore it must be consumed through the food we eat.

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid used as a mild antidepressant.