Kunnen we psychische aandoeningen herleiden tot een simpel tryptofaantekort? Diverse experimenten waarbij een acuut tekort uitgelokt wordt, suggereren dat 'tryptofaanuitputting' wel degelijk verregaande psychische gevolgen heeft.
Tryptofaantekort, oorzaak van psychische aandoeningen
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