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5. Tryptophan Can Reduce Anxiety and Help You Quit Smoking

Studies support the theory that tryptophan supplementation and high-tryptophan diets can reduce anxiety. Additionally, the amino acid can reduce anxiety associated with smoking cessation, and limit the weight gain that accompanies many people's efforts to quit.

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