Pregnancy diet mystery solved? scientists pinpoint tryptophan needs
NCT ID NCT06519071
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how much tryptophan (an amino acid found in food) healthy pregnant women need. Researchers used a safe, noninvasive method with a special tracer to measure it in breath and urine. The goal is to improve dietary guidelines for pregnancy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tryptophan (amino acid) in liquid meals
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help set better dietary recommendations for tryptophan during pregnancy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 29 participants. Results may not apply to all pregnant women or change guidelines directly.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z4H4, Canada
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