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The neurotransmitters .......... , which is critical to the production and regulation of sleep, is derived from the amino acid ..........

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The neurotransmitter serotonin which is responsible for the production and regulation of sleep is derived from an amino acid tryptophan. Low serotonin levels may lead to anxiety, depression and insomnia.

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