L-Tryptophan as an essential amino acid participates in the transformation of many important compounds such as serotonin, melatonin, niacin and tryptamine. Tryptophan is a precursor of the "happiness hormone" serotonin, which is responsible for a good mood, proper functioning of the digestive and nervous systems. L-Tryptophan also participates in the production of melatonin, which is responsible for proper sleep. Therefore, the deficiency of L-Tryptophan in animal feed significantly affects the well-being of animals and thus the increase in meat mass. L-Tryptophan deficiencies are also manifested by a decrease in energy, deterioration of well-being and intensification of sleep problems. Forages with the appropriate content of tryptophan are better absorbed by piglets and sows during the feeding period. An important challenge in feeding lactating sows is to increase feed intake, which is why the right mix composition is crucial. L-Tryptophan plays a key role in appetite regulation processes. Supplementing the feed with L-Tryptophan improves its amino acid profile and significantly increases the growth of meat mass in piglets. Tryptophan as an exogenous amino acid also affects the proper functioning of the immune system. Its increased demand depends on the living conditions of animals. Greater use and demand for tryptophan was found in animals reared in worse living conditions.
Name: L-Tryptophan
CAS: 73-22-33
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Main ingredient content: > 98.5%
Formula : C11H12N2O2 _ _
Molar mass: 204.23 g/mol
pH: 5.0-7.0 (1% solution)