2. N C N C NH 2 COOH COOH NH 2 OH N C NH 2 OH H Tryptophan 5-Hydroxytryptophan 5-Hydroxytryptamine N C COOH 5-OH Indole Acetaldehyde 5-Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid Tryptophan hydroxylase 5-OH Tryptophan decarboxylase MAO Aldehyde dehydrogenase (Rate limiting) In diet. Active CNS transport www.freelivedoctor.com