Dietary amino acid precursors: Effects on central monoamines, aggression, and locomotor activity in the mouse

Behavioral and brain neurochemical changes were assessed in mice maintained on amino acid supplemented 12% protein diets for two and six weeks. Addition of 1,2, or 4% L-phenylalanine increased aggression but only the 1% supplement increased locomotion. Addition of 0.25 or 0.5% L-tryptophan of the ba...

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