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A Perspective on the Safety of Supplemental Tryptophan Based on Its Metabolic Fates by Fernstrom, John D

“…Over the past 50 y, tryptophan has been ingested in amounts well in excess of its dietary requirement. This use is based on extensive findings that ingesting…”
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Branched-chain amino acids and brain function by Fernstrom, John D

“…Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) influence brain function by modifying large, neutral amino acid (LNAA) transport at the blood-brain barrier. Transport is…”
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Large neutral amino acids: dietary effects on brain neurochemistry and function by Fernstrom, John D

“…The ingestion of large neutral amino acids (LNAA), notably tryptophan, tyrosine and the branched-chain amino acids (BCAA), modifies tryptophan and tyrosine…”
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Commentary: Dietary Glutamic Acid, Obesity, and Depressive Symptoms in Patients With Schizophrenia by Khan, Tauseef A, Sievenpiper, John L, Fernstrom, John D

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Gastric Bypass Surgery for Morbid Obesity Leads to an Increase in Bone Turnover and a Decrease in Bone Mass by Coates, Penelope S., Fernstrom, John D., Fernstrom, Madelyn H., Schauer, Philip R., Greenspan, Susan L.

“…Little is known about the effects on the skeleton of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRGB) surgery for morbid obesity and subsequent weight loss. We…”
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Applications for α-lactalbumin in human nutrition by Layman, Donald K, Lönnerdal, Bo, Fernstrom, John D

“…α-Lactalbumin is a whey protein that constitutes approximately 22% of the proteins in human milk and approximately 3.5% of those in bovine milk. Within the…”
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Meal ingestion, amino acids and brain neurotransmitters: Effects of dietary protein source on serotonin and catecholamine synthesis rates by Choi, SuJean, DiSilvio, Briana, Fernstrom, Madelyn H, Fernstrom, John D

“…Abstract Carbohydrate ingestion raises tryptophan uptake and serotonin synthesis in rat brain. The addition of protein is generally believed only to block such…”
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Effects and side effects associated with the non-nutritional use of tryptophan by humans by Fernstrom, John D

“…The daily nutritional requirement for L-tryptophan (Trp) is modest (5 mg/kg). However, many adults choose to consume much more, up to 4-5 g/d (60-70 mg/kg),…”
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Effect of chronic infusion of olanzapine and clozapine on food intake and body weight gain in male and female rats by Choi, SuJean, DiSilvio, Briana, Unangst, JayLynn, Fernstrom, John D.

“…Many antipsychotics cause weight gain in humans, but usually not in rats, when injected once or twice daily. Since blood antipsychotic half-lives are short in…”
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Tyrosine, phenylalanine, and catecholamine synthesis and function in the brain by Fernstrom, John D, Fernstrom, Madelyn H

“…Aromatic amino acids in the brain function as precursors for the monoamine neurotransmitters serotonin (substrate tryptophan) and the catecholamines [dopamine,…”
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An exploratory study on a chest-worn computer for evaluation of diet, physical activity and lifestyle by Sun, Mingui, Burke, Lora E, Baranowski, Thomas, Fernstrom, John D, Zhang, Hong, Chen, Hsin-Chen, Bai, Yicheng, Li, Yuecheng, Li, Chengliu, Yue, Yaofeng, Li, Zhen, Nie, Jie, Sclabassi, Robert J, Mao, Zhi-Hong, Jia, Wenyan

“…Recently, wearable computers have become new members in the family of mobile electronic devices, adding new functions to those provided by smart-phones and…”
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The Chronic Ingestion of Diets Containing Different Proteins Produces Marked Variations in Brain Tryptophan Levels and Serotonin Synthesis in the Rat by Choi, SuJean, DiSilvio, Briana, Fernstrom, Madelyn H., Fernstrom, John D.

“…Serotonin (5HT) synthesis in brain is influenced by precursor (tryptophan (TRP)) concentrations, which are modified by food ingestion. Hence, in rats, a…”
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Non-Nutritive Sweeteners and Obesity by Fernstrom, John D

“…Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) provide sweetness to foods and beverages without adding calories. They have thus been found useful in minimizing the dietary…”
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Can nutrient supplements modify brain function? by Fernstrom, John D

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Letter-to-the-Editor: Shannon M. et al., 2017. Toxicology Letters 265 (97) by Fernstrom, John D., Smriga, Miro

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Mechanisms for sweetness by Fernstrom, John D, Munger, Steven D, Sclafani, Anthony, de Araujo, Ivan E, Roberts, Ashley, Molinary, Samuel

“…A remarkable amount of information has emerged in the past decade regarding sweet taste physiology. This article reviews these data, with a particular focus on…”
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Glutamate permeability at the blood-brain barrier in insulinopenic and insulin-resistant rats by Hawkins, Richard A, Mokashi, Ashwini, DeJoseph, Mary R, Viña, Juan R, Fernstrom, John D

“…Abstract The influence of diabetes on brain glutamate (GLU) uptake was studied in insulinopenic (streptozotocin [STZ]) and insulin-resistant (diet-induced…”
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Cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of large neutral and basic amino acids in Macaca mulatta : diurnal variations and responses to chronic changes in dietary protein intake by Grimes, Michael A, Cameron, Judy L, Fernstrom, John D

“…Abstract In rats, dietary protein intake influences brain concentrations of tryptophan, tyrosine, and other large neutral amino acids (LNAAs) and the…”
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Symposium summary by Fernstrom, John D

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Introduction to the symposium by Fernstrom, John D

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