Tryptofaantekort, oorzaak van psychische aandoeningen

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.

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