Scientists have discovered that an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain could help explain why teenage girls are at greater risk of depression than boys.
Specifically, researchers claim to have identified the role of a chemical called tryptophan.
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, a building block of protein that we obtain through our diets, particularly from foods such as turkey, chicken, eggs, milk, nuts, and seeds.
Researchers highlight that the body uses tryptophan to produce serotonin, a brain chemical that helps regulate mood, sleep, and feelings of well-being.
