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Are Tryptophan and Niacin the Same?

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Over 90% of dietary tryptophan is metabolized through the kynurenine pathway, with a small portion converted into niacin. While these two nutrients are linked in the body's metabolic processes, they are fundamentally different substances with distinct functions and classifications.