Tag: Tryptophan conversion

According to the National Institutes of Health, a standard conversion ratio states that 60 mg of the essential amino acid tryptophan can be converted into 1 mg of niacin. To determine how many milligrams of niacin are produced from 180 mg of tryptophan, a simple calculation can be performed.

According to research published by the National Institutes of Health, vitamin B6 is a required cofactor for the synthesis of niacin from the amino acid tryptophan. This means that a severe B6 deficiency can directly impair the body's ability to produce its own B3, creating a functional deficiency.