Tryptophan (Trp) enhances muscle nutrient content and flesh quality in fish.
Trp-enhanced flesh quality is related to inhibition of muscle oxidation in fish.
The inhibition of muscle oxidation by Trp is due to increases of GSH and GPx.
Muscle GPx activity increasing by Trp refers to Nrf2 and TOR signalling in fish.
The Trp requirements for fish flesh quality were evaluated.