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People with ASD have a lower ability to metabolize L-tryptophan

Jun 4, 2013 by

A new study found that people with autism spectrum disorders have a lower ability to metabolize L-tryptophan (an amino acid). In addition, people with ASD express some of the genes involved in metabolizing L-tryptophan at lower levels.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130606102037.htm

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