Tryptophan conversion in the large intestine. (IMAGE)

Technical University of Denmark

Tryptophan conversion in the large intestine.

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The essential amino acid tryptophan is converted in the large intestine into either beneficial or harmful substances. The research shows that tryptophan contributes to the production of the healthy substances Indole lactic acid (ILA) and Indole propionic acid (IPA) when we consume sufficient amounts of dietary fibre. However, if we do not get enough dietary fibre, tryptophan will be converted into the substance indole, which is associated with adverse health effects. The figure is created with BioRender (biorender.com) by Martin Frederik Laursen.

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The figure is created with BioRender (biorender.com) by Martin Frederik Laursen.

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