Top 5 Study Summaries for May 2024

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    Quiz of the week

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    **Answer:** Tryptophan

    The serotonin system has been implicated in symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Because tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin, consuming higher levels of this amino acid may have favorable effects for adults with ADHD. However, the effects of tryptophan supplementation on symptoms of ADHD haven’t been well characterized, and a recent study found that supplementation with tryptophan had no effects on ADHD symptoms. Read more about tryptophan.