In a previous post, it was mentioned regarding tryptophan catabolism and its connection with severe disease such as Lyme disease.
I wish to delve further into this “tryptophan metabolism/catabolism” connection.
The following are some excellent scholarly articles pertaining to it. They address its connection to such things as autoimmune diseases, cancer, and MS.
For additional reading, please view:
Implications of Interferon-Induced Tryptophan Catabolism in Cancer, Autoimmune Diseases and AIDS
Altered Tryptophan Metabolism Is Associated with Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Risk and Course (fyi – this resource mentions that salt may have an influence in disease onset and course)