Water, Tryptophan, and Serotonin

Tryptophan produces serotonin among other neurotransmitters. Serotonin is the most used neurotransmitter as it oversees much brain function and other bodily functions. If water is lost and the brain is affected, the chemical reactions in the brain will not go according to plan. Another thing that could go wrong is using too many amino acids. Tryptophan, as important as it is because it supplies neurotransmitters, is not produced by humans. We have to ingest it naturally. However, even if we do get enough tryptophan in our diet, without sufficient water intake, there is no way for it to travel to the brain where it is needed. The liver uses the amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine as antioxidants. Antioxidants are needed when there is not enough water to flush out toxins. They are the body’s way of sterilizing waste.

Dr. Batmanghelidj continues to discuss tryptophan: “Tryptophan is vitally important to the human body. It is an essential amino acid. From tryptophan, serotonin, tryptamine, indolamine, and melatonin are manufactured…From [this] tyrosine, adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine are manufactured. Six neurotransmitters and one hormone/transmitter—melatonin—become affected when there is dehydration, to the level of producing symptoms such as pain or asthma.” Water is essential to the function of all our neurotransmitters.

Reference: “Water for Health, for Healing, for Life” by F. Batmanghelidj, M.D.

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