文摘
Tryptophan (TRP) is an important precursor for several neurotransmitters and metabolic regulators, which play a vital role in regulating nutrient metabolism. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of tryptophan supplementation on the biochemical profiles, intestinal structure, liver structure and serum metabolome in rats. Rats received daily intragastric administration of either tryptophan at doses of 200?mg/kg body weight per day or saline (control group) for 7?days. TRP supplementation had a tendency to decrease the body weight of rats (P?>?0.05). The levels of urea and CHO in serum were decreased in the TRP-supplemented group rats compared with control group rats (P?P?