It's the flavour of the year, and this time is restimulated by retrograde Uranus (disruption) reoccupying the Vernal Point (first degree of Aries), conjunct the ill-favoured star Scheat, a star of Mars (war; passion; hostility) and Mercury (intellect).
Description. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. This means that it must be obtained through the diet in adequate quantities to meet the body's needs. Tryptophan is a precursor in the central nervous system of the neurotransmitter serotonin.Serotonin modulates mood and sleep patterns.escription. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. This means that it must be obtained through the diet in adequate quantities to meet the body's needs. Tryptophan is a precursor in the central nervous system of the neurotransmitter serotonin.
By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Tryptophan is an amino acid that is found in many foods, such as turkey. Here are some facts about what tryptophan is and the effects it has on your body.Tryptophan is (2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid and is abbreviated as Trp or W. Its molecular formula is C 11 H 12 N 2 O 2.y Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Tryptophan is an amino acid that is found in many foods, such as turkey. Here are some facts about what tryptophan is and the effects it has on your body.