Amino Acids as precursors of neurotransmitters

Question 1

Amino acid neurotransmitters and where they are derived from

Answer 1

Question 2

Glutamate is converted to

Answer 2

GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid )

Question 3

Facts about tryptophan as a neurotransmitter

Answer 3

-Feel good neuro-transmitter
-Most anti-depressant drug are regulating the level of serotonin.
-Fun fact, 90% of all serotonin is involved in the regulation of intestine movement.