Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

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Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, which means that it cannot be produced by the body but must be included as part of our diet. People with chronic bowel inflammation consume significantly more tryptophan than healthy people, as shown by previous research that involved members of the Cluster of Excellence "Precision Medicine in Chronic Inflammation" (PMI) at Kiel University.